Nitrates in drinking water and methemoglobin levels in pregnancy: a longitudinal study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Private water systems are more likely to have nitrate levels above the maximum contaminant level (MCL). Pregnant women are considered vulnerable to the effects of exposure to high levels of nitrates in drinking water due to their alt...

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Main Authors: Luke Barbara, Fleming Lora E, Messing Rita, Backer Lorraine C, Manassaram Deana M, Monteilh Carolyn P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:Environmental Health
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/9/1/60