Journal article
In vivo measurements of lead in bone at four anatomical sites: long term occupational and consequent endogenous exposure.
Abstract
Measurements of bone lead concentrations in the tibia, wrist, sternum, and calcaneus were performed in vivo by x ray fluorescence on active and retired lead workers from two acid battery factories, office personnel in the two factories under study, and control subjects. Altogether 171 persons were included. Lead concentrations in the tibia and ulna (representative of cortical bone) appeared to behave similarly with respect to time but the ulnar …
Authors
Erkkilä J; Armstrong R; Riihimäki V; Chettle DR; Paakkari A; Scott M; Somervaille L; Starck J; Kock B; Aitio A
Journal
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Vol. 49, No. 9,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
September 1, 1992
DOI
10.1136/oem.49.9.631
ISSN
1351-0711