Lead Toxicity and Flint, Michigan
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Title
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Lead Toxicity and Flint, Michigan
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Author
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Adam Bishop
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Marvel Davis
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Patricia Flatt
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Date
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26 May 2016
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Type
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Text; Image; StillImage
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Identifier
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aes/42
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Language
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eng
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Abstract
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In light of the recent events in Flint, Michigan this poster will review lead poisoning and its long term effects. We will be covering the multitude of sources of lead poisoning, the mechanisms by which lead does its damage, detection methods, treatment options, and limitations therein. The issues in Flint have highlighted the flaws in current acceptable detection procedures as well as brought to light the dangers of lead. Public concerns about clean drinking water have brought these issues to the forefront.
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Description
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This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth).
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Rights
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Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s).
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http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
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Department
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Chemistry
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Faculty Sponsor
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Patricia Flatt
