Modeled nitrate levels in well water supplies and prevalence of abnormal thyroid conditions among the Old Order Amish in Pennsylvania

Modeled nitrate levels in well water supplies and prevalence of abnormal thyroid conditions among the Old Order Amish in Pennsylvania

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nitrate is a widespread contaminant of drinking water supplies, especially in agricultural areas. Nitrate intake from drinking water and dietary sources can interfere with the uptake of iodide by the thyroid, thus potentially impacti...

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Main Authors: Aschebrook-Kilfoy Briseis, Heltshe Sonya L, Nuckols John R, Sabra Mona M, Shuldiner Alan R, Mitchell Braxton D, Airola Matt, Holford Theodore R, Zhang Yawei, Ward Mary H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Nitrate
Thyroid Conditions
TSH
Old Order Amish
Water pollution
Drinking water
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/11/1/6

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