Study Finds Lead in Synthetic Turf Can Be Absorbed into Gastric Fluids
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - 20:28
in Health & Medicine
Adding to the growing concerns over the health risks posed by lead and other chemicals in synthetic turf materials, a new study by researchers at the UMDNJ-School of Public Health finds that when children or athletes ingest the tiny rubber granules in synthetic turf, it is likely that a significant portion of the lead in the granules will be absorbed by their bodies' gastric fluids.