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Lead absorption in children residing near a New South Wales lead smelting complex (Australia)

Journal Article · · Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01686195· OSTI ID:7340564

Two hundred and four children and infants from Argenton and Boolaroo were surveyed for blood lead and hemoglobin levels. None of the children surveyed showed an abnormally high blood lead level, or low hemoglobin level, and none of the potentially high exposure groups had elevated blood lead levels. Thus the survey did not indicate any excessive absorption of lead among the children examined, despite their proximity to a lead smelting complex.

Research Organization:
Health Commission of New South Wales, Australia
OSTI ID:
7340564
Journal Information:
Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States) Vol. 15:1; ISSN BECTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English