Reduction of in utero lead exposures in South African populations: Positive impact of unleaded petrol.

Prenatal exposure to lead (Pb) has been shown to have negative and irreversible health impacts on foetal and early childhood development, affecting morbidity and mortality in adulthood. This study aimed to assess in utero Pb exposure, examine birth outcomes, and identify confounding factors in the l...

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Main Authors: Halina B Röllin, Bukola Olutola, Kalavati Channa, Jon Ø Odland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5643117?pdf=render