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The Association between Environmental Lead Exposure and Bone Density in Children

Osteoporosis is a decrease in bone mineral density (BMD) that predisposes individuals to fractures. Although an elderly affliction, a predisposition may develop during adolescence if a sufficient peak BMD is not achieved. Rat studies have found that lead exposure is associated with decreased BMD. Ho...

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Autores principales: Campbell, James R., Rosier, Randy N., Novotny, Leonore, Puzas, J. Edward
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: National Institue of Environmental Health Sciences 2004
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1247482/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15289167
http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.6555

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