The contribution of secondhand tobacco smoke to blood lead levels in US children and adolescents: a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES 2015–2018
Abstract Background Lead is a major developmental neurotoxicant in children, and tobacco smoke has been suggested as a source of lead exposure in vulnerable populations. This study evaluates the contribution of secondhand tobacco smoke (SHS) to blood lead levels (BLLs) in children and adolescents. M...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-06-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16005-y |