Placental metal concentrations in relation to placental growth, efficiency and birth weight

The quality of the intrauterine environment, in which the placenta plays a critical role, affects birth outcomes and lifelong health. The effect of metal contaminants on the growth and functioning of the placenta have not been widely reported but may provide insights into how metal exposures lead to...

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Main Authors: Tracy Punshon, Zhigang Li, Brian P. Jackson, W. Tony Parks, Megan Romano, David Conway, Emily R. Baker, Margaret R. Karagas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-05-01
Series:Environment International
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412018313588