Prenatal lead exposure in relation to age at menarche: results from a longitudinal study in Mexico City

Volume: 9, Issue: 4, Pages: 467 - 472
Published: Apr 30, 2018
Abstract
Animal and cross-sectional epidemiological studies suggest that prenatal lead exposure is related to delayed menarche, but this has not been confirmed in longitudinal studies. We analyzed this association among 200 girls from Mexico City who were followed since the first trimester of gestation. Maternal blood lead levels were analyzed once during each trimester of pregnancy, and daughters were asked about their first menstrual cycle at a visit...
Paper Details
Title
Prenatal lead exposure in relation to age at menarche: results from a longitudinal study in Mexico City
Published Date
Apr 30, 2018
Volume
9
Issue
4
Pages
467 - 472
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