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Title: Cadmium content of umbilical cord blood

Journal Article · · Environ. Res.; (United States)

Cadmium was measured in the umbilical cord blood at birth from 94 healthy babies. Samples were dried and ashed at low temperatures with an oxygen plasma prior to atomic absorption spectrometry. The concentration of cadmium ranged from 0.003 to 0.210 ..mu..g/dl, with a mean of 0.045 +/- 0.063 (SD). Blood lead, maternal smoking, and proximity of residence to automobile traffic were not statistically related to cadmium levels.

Research Organization:
Children's Hospital, Boston, MA
OSTI ID:
6677126
Journal Information:
Environ. Res.; (United States), Vol. 34:1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English