Source Identification Analysis of Lead in the Blood of Japanese Children by Stable Isotope Analysis

Considering the negative effect of lead (Pb) on children’s neurodevelopment, Pb exposure should be minimized to the lowest extent possible, though the blood Pb (BPb) concentrations in Japanese children are among the lowest in the world. To identify the sources of Pb in blood, isotope ratios (IRs: &l...

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Main Authors: Mai Takagi, Atsushi Tanaka, Haruhiko Seyama, Ayumi Uematsu, Masayuki Kaji, Jun Yoshinaga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/21/7784