Release of lead during osteolysis
v Pregnancy increases mobilization of lead from maternal
skeleton
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v Mobilization of lead from the skeleton during the post-
natal period is larger than during pregnancy.
Gulson BL, Mahaffey KR, Jameson CW, Mizon KJ, Korsch MJ, Cameron MA, Eisman JA. J Lab Clin Med
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v Lead is released in menopausal bone loss
v Lead levels have second peak in middle age- more in
men than women (NHANES 3).
v Lead follows calcium into and out of bone.
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