• Prenatal Exposure to Aluminum and Status of Selected Essential Trace Elements in Rural South AfricanWomen at Delivery 

      Rollin, Halina B.; Nogueira, Claudina; Olutola, Bukola G; Channa, Kalavati; Odland, Jon Øyvind (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-07-15)
      This study sought to evaluate the in utero exposure to aluminum and status of selected trace elements in South African women at delivery since aluminum is known to be toxic in all developmental stages even at low concentrations. Serum aluminum was negatively correlated with aluminum in urine, both uncorrected and corrected for creatinine, which suggests the retention of aluminum in body stores. ...
    • Reduction of in utero lead exposures in South African populations: Positive impact of unleaded petrol 

      Röllin, Halina B.; Olutola, Bukola G; Channa, Kalavati; Odland, Jon Øyvind (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-10-16)
      Background:<br>Prenatal exposure to lead (Pb) has been shown to have negative and irreversible health impacts on foetal and early childhood development, affecting morbidity and mortality in adulthood. This study aimed to assess in utero Pb exposure, examine birth outcomes, and identify confounding factors in the large cohort of South African population, following the legislated removal of Pb from ...