However, the precise source of childhood blood lead (PbB) exposures has been subject to
considerable debate. Lead sources include natural soil Pb enrichment, legacy deposition,
contemporary mining emissions, and Pb-based paint. Objective To test whether
contemporary mining emissions independently affect childhood PbB in Broken Hill. Methods
Children's (< 5 years old) PbB measures from 2011 to 2015 (n= 4852), obtained from Broken …