Maternal smoking during pregnancy and blood lead levels in US children aged 1–15 years: associations modified by age and race
The study demonstrates age- and race-specific associations between maternal smoking during pregnancy and BLL among US children. Maternal smoking contributes to lead exposure in early life. Culturally appropriate interventions are needed to further reduce BLL in the pediatric population.
Authors
- Yudan Wei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0242-2720)
- Jian Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5982-419X)
- G. Rogers
- Ian Alexander Sellars
Institutions
- Mercer University (US)
- Georgia Southern University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Paediatrics & Child Health
- Published
- 2025-02-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/pxae112
- Primary Topic
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00