Blood lead levels in the general population and vulnerable sub-populations and related risk factors for lead exposure in Canada

• Main Authors: Kathy C. Nguyen (Author), Subramanian Karthikeyan (Author), Ellen J.D. Lye (Author), Huda Masoud (Author), Janine Clarke (Author), Julie L. Yome (Author), Djordje Vladisavljevic (Author), Laurie H.M. Chan (Author), Annie St-Amand (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Lead is an environmental contaminant that is considered a major public health concern due to its effects on various body systems, such as the neurological, cardiovascular, immune and renal systems. Scientific evidence indicates that health effects occur in people at blood lead levels (BLLs) lower th...