Conclusions
This survey in Cockle Creek did not indicate any excessive absorption of lead among the children examined, despite their proximity to a lead smelting complex.
We wish to acknowledge the permission of the Commissioner for Environmental and Special Health Services of the Health Commission of New South Wales to publish this article.
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We wish to thank Dr. P. Hendry and Dr. P. Harden for their invaluable assistance in analysis of specimens.
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Ouw, K.H., Bisby, J.A. Lead absorption in children residing near a New South Wales lead smelting complex (Australia). Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 15, 49–54 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01686195
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