En los niños, el plomo puede causar daño cerebral.
Por eso puede ser que no haya ningún síntoma
inmediato después de la exposición del niño al
plomo; los efectos pueden tardar años en aparecer.
Los niños de entre 6 meses a 6 años de edad corren el
mayor riesgo. En...
Lead contamination of the environment is an important human health problem. This publication is designed to help homeowners evaluate and manage lead hazard in their landscape or garden. We explain:
• How soils get contaminated with lead
• How to test your soil for lead contamination
• How to reduce...
Oregon has a rich history of orchard cultivation
across the state. Today, orchards continue to
be an important part of Oregon’s economy
and contribute to a healthy and balanced diet for the
public. But, with the growth of residential development,
lands that once contained orchards are being
converted into homes...
Representative sites of the Dayton, Woodburn, Jory, Quillayute, Astoria, Willamette, Walla Walla, Deschutes, Laki and Owyhee soil series were investigated for seasonal changes in exchangeable potassium in air dry samples. No consistent seasonal variations were found which could be attributed to wetting and drying in the field. Cropping reduced the...