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Comment
. 2006 Feb;114(2):A85-6; author reply A86-7.
doi: 10.1289/ehp.114-a85.

Effects of lead on IQ in children

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Effects of lead on IQ in children

Claire B Ernhart. Environ Health Perspect. 2006 Feb.
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