Summary
The multi-media approach to aluminum exposure will allow a more informed decision on the inclusion or exclusion of various exposure media in future epidemiological studies.
Knowledge of the types of Al (speciation) and their respective bioavailability will enable interpretation of the importance of specific media.
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Van Oostdam, J.C., Zwanenburg, H. & Harrison, J.R. Canadian perspectives on aluminum. Environ Geochem Health 12, 71–74 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01734051
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