Neurodevelopment in Early Childhood Affected by Prenatal Lead Exposure and Iron Intake: Erratum

    Medicine
    |April 15, 2016
    PubMed

    Insights

    This study highlights the impact of prenatal lead exposure and iron intake on early childhood neurodevelopment. It corrects a previous author name error, ensuring accurate attribution for the research findings.

    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Health
    • Neuroscience
    • Pediatrics

    Context:

    • Prenatal exposure to environmental toxins like lead is a significant concern for child development.
    • Iron deficiency is common in early childhood and can affect cognitive functions.

    Purpose:

    • To examine the combined effects of prenatal lead exposure and maternal iron intake on neurodevelopmental outcomes in early childhood.
    • To provide accurate author attribution for the published research.

    Summary:

    • The article investigates the relationship between prenatal lead levels and iron status during pregnancy with children's neurodevelopmental trajectories.
    • A correction has been issued regarding the author's name, Dr. Young Ju Kim, for accurate citation.

    Impact:

    • Findings aim to inform public health interventions and clinical guidelines for pregnant women exposed to lead.
    • Ensuring accurate author information is crucial for scientific integrity and future research referencing.

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