Environmental factors predicting blood lead levels in pregnant women in the UK: the ALSPAC study.

BACKGROUND:Lead is a widespread environmental toxin. The behaviour and academic performance of children can be adversely affected even at low blood lead levels (BLL) of 5-10 µg/dl. An important contribution to the infant's lead load is provided by maternal transfer during pregnancy. OBJECTIVES:...

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Main Authors: Caroline M Taylor, Jean Golding, Joseph Hibbeln, Alan M Emond
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3764234?pdf=render