Does exposure to landfill waste harm the fetus? Perhaps, but more evidence is needed - PubMed (original) (raw)

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Does exposure to landfill waste harm the fetus? Perhaps, but more evidence is needed

R McNamee et al. BMJ. 2001.

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Risk of adverse birth outcomes in populations living near landfill sites.
Elliott P, Briggs D, Morris S, de Hoogh C, Hurt C, Jensen TK, Maitland I, Richardson S, Wakefield J, Jarup L. Elliott P, et al. BMJ. 2001 Aug 18;323(7309):363-8. doi: 10.1136/bmj.323.7309.363. BMJ. 2001. PMID: 11509424 Free PMC article.

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