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Adverse Effects in Workers Exposed to Inorganic Lead

Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
Volume 59 (2008): Issue 1 (March 2008)
By: Sašo Stoleski,  Jovanka Karadžinska-Bislimovska,  Elisaveta Stikova,  Snežana Risteska-kuc,  Dragan Mijakoski and  Jordan Minov  
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|Apr 2008

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/10004-1254-59-2008-1866 | Journal eISSN: 1848-6312 | Journal ISSN: 0004-1254
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Language: English, Slovenian
Page range: 19 - 29
Published on: Apr 11, 2008
Published by: Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
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Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
Keywords:
ALA,
ALAD,
biological markers,
blood lead,
occupational exposure,
toxicity,
δ-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase
Related subjects:
Medicine,
Basic medical science,
Basic medical science, other

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Volume 59 (2008): Issue 1 (March 2008)