Journal article
Association between bone lead concentration and blood pressure among young adults
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Occupational and environmental exposure to lead has been examined for its effect on blood pressure (BP) in adults with varying results. The present analyses assessed the association between bone lead concentration and BP in early adult life in persons exposed during childhood.
METHODS: Study participants included young adult members of two cohorts with different past histories of lead exposure. Lead exposure was assessed using …
Authors
Gerr F; Letz R; Stokes L; Chettle D; McNeill F; Kaye W
Journal
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Vol. 42, No. 2, pp. 98–106
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
August 2002
DOI
10.1002/ajim.10096
ISSN
0271-3586