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Toxic metals and urban oil and gas production in a Latina cohort in South Los Angeles, California

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By Elizabeth M. Kamai, Leticia Ortiz, Sandra Serrano, Nancy Ibrahim, Monic Uriarte, Jill Johnston, Arbor JL Quist, Venezia Ramirez
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Abstract Los Angeles County, California hosts the largest urban oil field in the nation, where wells operate near homes, schools, and parks. Oil drilling can expose nearby residents to pollutants, including toxic metals. Despite evidence linking oil and gas development to adverse health outcomes and elevated metal concentrations, few studies have used biological monitoring to assess exposure in urban settings.
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