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Variants in iron metabolism genes predict higher blood lead levels in young children
(National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 2008)
Background: Given the association between iron deficiency and lead absorption, we hypothesized that variants in iron metabolism genes would predict higher blood lead levels in young children. Objective: We examined the ...
Lead Exposure and Behavior Among Young Children in Chennai, India
(National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 2009)
Background: Lead exposure has long been associated with deficits in IQ among children. However, few studies have assessed the impact of lead on specific domains of behavior and cognition. Objective: We evaluated the ...
Association of Environmental Cadmium Exposure with Pediatric Dental Caries
(National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 2008)
Background: Although animal experiments have shown that cadmium exposure results in severe dental caries, limited epidemiologic data are available on this issue. Objectives: We aimed to examine the relationship between ...