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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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| Format: | Artigo |
| Language: | Inglês |
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National Institue of Environmental Health Sciences
2004
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| Online Access: | https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1247482/ https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15289167 https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.6555 |
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