Objectives The objective of this systematic review is to assess the effectiveness of
regulatory, environmental and educational interventions for reducing blood lead levels …

Developmental scientists have long been interested in how the environment influences
children's development. However, with few exceptions, they have not researched how …

Children are exposed to toxic metals and metalloids via their diet and environment. Our
objective was to assess the aggregate chronic exposure of children aged 3–6 years, living in …

Background Drinking water is recognized as a source of lead (Pb) exposure. However,
questions remain about the impact of chronic exposure to lead-contaminated water on …

Lead results from 78,971 water samples collected in four Canadian provinces from
elementary schools, daycares, and other large buildings using regulatory and investigative …

Abstract 29 inorganic compounds (Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Ce, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Gd, K,
Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Nd, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se, Sr, Tl, U, V and Zn) were measured in the tap water of …

Immigrant/refugee children sometimes have substantially higher blood lead levels (BLLs)
than US-born children in similar environments. We try to understand why, by exploring the …

Background. Child exposure to lead from informal used lead-acid battery (ULAB) recycling
operations is a serious environmental health problem, particularly in developing countries …

This research project was driven by the recurring complaints and concerns voiced in the
media by residents living in the Valley area of the community of Happy Valley-Goose Bay …

Background and Purpose: Most Canadians have lead in their blood and it has been shown
that even low levels of lead can cause harm. Children are the most susceptible population to …