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International Journal of Circumpolar Health Volume 67, 2008 - Issue 2-3
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Original Article

Use of lead isotope ratios to identify sources of lead exposure in Alaska Natives

Manish M PatelCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental HealthDivision of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects, Health Studies Branch, Anchorage, USACorrespondence[email protected]
, MD, MSc.,
Holmes AdrianneCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental HealthDivision of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects, Health Studies Branch, Anchorage, USA
,
Robert JonesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental Health, Division of Laboratory Sciences, Anchorage, USA
,
Jeff JarrettCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental Health, Division of Laboratory Sciences, Anchorage, USA
,
James BernerAlaska Native Tribal Health Board, Anchorage, USA
&
Carol S RubinCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental HealthDivision of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects, Health Studies Branch, Anchorage, USA
Pages 261-268 | Received 05 Nov 2007, Accepted 22 Feb 2008, Published online: 01 Jun 2008

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