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Lead in Drinking Water and Human Blood Lead Levels in the United States.
- Source :
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MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report . 8/10/2012 Supplement, Vol. 61 Issue Supp, p1-9. 9p. 1 Graph. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- This article presents a review of data in literature that deals with childhood lead poisoning, sources of lead exposure for adults and children, and the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) of 1991. Lead is a corrosion-resistant, dense, ductile and malleable metal. The effects of lead exposure on children and adults are discussed. Historical trends in blood lead levels are included.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01492195
- Volume :
- 61
- Issue :
- Supp
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 92987651