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Read and interpret the following information using the following abstract from a scientific journal article. In 2-3 sentences, summarize what you understand from this research

Read and interpret the following information using the following abstract from a scientific journal article. In 2-3 sentences, summarize what you understand from this research

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Read and interpret the following information using the following abstract from a scientific journal article. In 2-3 sentences, summarize what you understand from this research
 
ABSTRACT: Lead (Pb) is a potent neurotoxicant with no safe level of exposure. Lees opm Elevated levels of Pb and arsenic (As) are found in the air and soil near facilities that recycle lead-acid batteries in the United States. In urban Los Angeles County, California, a facility processed ~11 million batteries per year and operated for decades without proper environmental review. Measuring Pb and As in shed deciduous teeth is a promising technique to assess prenatal and early life exposure. In this pilot study coined the "Truth Fairy" Project, 50 shed deciduous teeth from 43 children living their entire lives within 2 miles of the smelter were analyzed to understand retrospective exposure to toxic metals using a community-driven research approach. Concentrations of Pb and As in teeth were assessed using laser-ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. Soil Pb concentrations were determined using spatial kriging of surface soil measurements. The mean prenatal calcium normalized Pb levels in teeth samples (reported as a ratio 208 Pb:*Ca) was 4.104 x 104 (SD 4.123 x 10-4), and the mean postnatal 20$Pb:**Ca level was 4.109 x 10-+ (SD 3.369 × 10-4). Adjusted for maternal education and batch, we observe positive significant relationship between prenatal teeth Pb per 100 ppm increase in soil Pb (ß = 3.48, 95% CI 1.11, 5.86). The Truth Fairy study suggests prenatal and early life exposure to toxic metals is associated with legacy soil contamination in an urban community near a smelter. Estimated Soil Angeles ery ieter
Transcribed Image Text:ABSTRACT: Lead (Pb) is a potent neurotoxicant with no safe level of exposure. Lees opm Elevated levels of Pb and arsenic (As) are found in the air and soil near facilities that recycle lead-acid batteries in the United States. In urban Los Angeles County, California, a facility processed ~11 million batteries per year and operated for decades without proper environmental review. Measuring Pb and As in shed deciduous teeth is a promising technique to assess prenatal and early life exposure. In this pilot study coined the "Truth Fairy" Project, 50 shed deciduous teeth from 43 children living their entire lives within 2 miles of the smelter were analyzed to understand retrospective exposure to toxic metals using a community-driven research approach. Concentrations of Pb and As in teeth were assessed using laser-ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. Soil Pb concentrations were determined using spatial kriging of surface soil measurements. The mean prenatal calcium normalized Pb levels in teeth samples (reported as a ratio 208 Pb:*Ca) was 4.104 x 104 (SD 4.123 x 10-4), and the mean postnatal 20$Pb:**Ca level was 4.109 x 10-+ (SD 3.369 × 10-4). Adjusted for maternal education and batch, we observe positive significant relationship between prenatal teeth Pb per 100 ppm increase in soil Pb (ß = 3.48, 95% CI 1.11, 5.86). The Truth Fairy study suggests prenatal and early life exposure to toxic metals is associated with legacy soil contamination in an urban community near a smelter. Estimated Soil Angeles ery ieter
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