Environmental lead exposure in Christchurch children: soil lead a potential hazard
Shellshear, I.D.; Jordan, L.D.; Hogan, D.J.; Shannon, F.T.
New Zealand Medical Journal 81(538): 382-386
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-8446 PMID: 1057086 Document Number: 84513
A study of childhood blood lead levels and of soil lead levels has been carried out in Christchurch. The results indicate a potent hazard especially to the child with unusual appetite for soil. Screening and preventative programmes are briefly discussed.
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