Abstract:Objective
To analyse maternal and fetal hair lead levels to assess chronic exposure. To evaluate if leaded petrol is associated with high levels of lead in the maternal and fetal hair.
A series of epidemiological studies showed high levels of lead to cause permanent fetal neurological damage. Maternal and fetal hair lead levels are shown to be low in countries using unleaded petrol. But many countries, particularly African continent, are still using leaded petrol.
Mother/baby pairs from centres in Nigeria, UK,… Show more
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