Blood lead, ethnic origin, and lead exposure.
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A survey of blood lead concentrations is reported in a group of 199 young Walsall children (3-6 years of age). The geometric mean blood lead concentration was 0.47 mumol/l (range 0.2-1.6 mumol/l). There were no significant differences in blood lead concentrations between groups of children with different ages, sex, ethnic origin, or environment.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood
دوره 63 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1988