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Lead in
the Human Body (PDF, 130 KB) It describes the ingestion,
absorption, distribution, and elimination of lead from the body.
Intellectual Impairment in Children
with Blood Lead Concentrations below 10µg/dL (Exit
DHS;
PDF, 118KB) A study on the relationship between blood lead
levels and IQ indicates that blood lead levels below 10 µg/dl can cause a
decline in IQ points (April 17, 2003 NEJM; 348:16; 1517-26).
Alliance
for Healthy Homes (Exit DHS) Offers a
broad range of information about research, funding, innovative strategies
and more about lead hazards and other health risks in the home.
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