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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Tackling childhood lead poisoning

Judy Galvin, John Stephenson and Stephen Corbett

New South Wales Public Health Bulletin 2(10) 98 - 99
Published: 1991

Abstract

The major sources of environmental lead in Australia are lead processing facilities, paint in older houses and fuel additives. Epidemiologic research has identified adverse effects of lead poisoning on the intellectual development of young children at levels previously regarded as safe.

https://doi.org/10.1071/NB91044

© NSW Department of Health 1991

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