Ref: (1979) V Garnys, R Freeman and L Smythe
"Lead
Burden of Sydney Schoolchildren", Uni of NSW, p160.
Several publications [AM Baetjer (1959) Industrial Medicine and
Surgery, 28, 137, and JC Aub et al (1925) Mediano, 4, 1] have noted the
increased incidence of childhood lead poisoning during the summer months. In a recent
publication entitled "The summer disease. An integrative model of the seasonality
aspects of childhood lead poisoning", JM Hunter (1977) [in "Social Science and
Medicine" 11, 691-703] reviewed this phenomenon by considering air pollution,
maternal-foetal exchange of lead, biological models and the effects of sunlight in the
USA.
In Australia, Freeman [various references 1969-1973] noted the increased number of
hospital admissions in summer for childhood lead poisoning.
