Proximity of residence to an old mineral storage site in Chile and blood lead levels in children

Evidence suggests that an old mineral storage site removed in 1998 due to high lead content, remains as a source of exposure in the city of Antofagasta, Chile. The aim was to determine the association between blood lead levels in children and the residential proximity to the old mineral storage site...

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Main Authors: Loreto Lisboa, José Klarián, Rosario Toro Campos, Verónica Iglesias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz 2016-01-01
Series:Cadernos de Saúde Pública
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-311X2016000400701&lng=en&tlng=en