Assessing Levels of Lead Contamination in Soil and Predicting Pediatric Blood Lead Levels in Tema, Ghana
Background. Tema, Ghana’s main industrial city, has many areas that are suspected to be contaminated by lead. Elevated lead levels can affect, among many other issues, mental development, kidney function and blood chemistry. Children are particularly at risk. Objectives. The objective of this study...
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| Language: | English |
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Pure Earth
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Health and Pollution |
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