CellWell record HH-405574
Tampons as a source of exposure to metal(loid)s
Jenni A. Shearston; Kristen Upson; Milo Gordon; Vivian Do; Olgica Balac; Khue N. Nguyen; Beizhan Yan; Marianthi‐Anna Kioumourtzoglou; Kathrin Schilling
Environment International · 2024
In plain language
All 16 metals measured, including lead, cadmium and arsenic, were detected in tampons, with concentrations differing by region of purchase, organic versus non-organic material and brand type.
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- Primary research (design unspecified)
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