Modeled nitrate levels in well water supplies and prevalence of abnormal thyroid conditions among the Old Order Amish in Pennsylvania

• Main Authors: Aschebrook-Kilfoy Briseis (Author), Heltshe Sonya L (Author), Nuckols John R (Author), Sabra Mona M (Author), Shuldiner Alan R (Author), Mitchell Braxton D (Author), Airola Matt (Author), Holford Theodore R (Author), Zhang Yawei (Author), Ward Mary H (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nitrate is a widespread contaminant of drinking water supplies, especially in agricultural areas. Nitrate intake from drinking water and dietary sources can interfere with the uptake of iodide by the thyroid, thus potentially impacti...