Adverse Health Effects of Child Labor: High Exposure to Chromium and Oxidative DNA Damage in Children Manufacturing Surgical Instruments
Background: A considerable part of the worldwide production of surgical instruments takes place in Sialkot, Pakistan. Many children work in hazardous conditions in this industry.
Main Authors: | Sughis, Muhammad, Nawrot, Tim S., Haufroid, Vincent, Nemery, Benoit |
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
2012
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3491927/ |
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