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Environmental Pollution and Disease in American Children; Estimates of Morbidity, Mortality and Costs for Lead Poisoning, Asthma

Authors:

Landrigan, Philip J.; and others

Publication Date:

July 1, 2002

Abstract:

Study intended to estimate the contribution of environmental pollutants to the incidence, prevalence, mortality, and costs of pediatric disease in U.S. children.

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Environmental Pollution and Disease in American Children; Estimates of Morbidity, Mortality and Costs for Lead Poisoning, Asthma, Cancer and Developmental Disabilities, (PDF, 569 KB)
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