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People living near active volcanoes do not show higher levels of toxic metals in their thyroid glands than those living in non-volcanic areas, even though the environment contains more pollutants.
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Supporting (1)
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Concentration of Metals and Trace Elements in the Normal Human and Rat Thyroid: Comparison with Muscle and Adipose Tissue and Volcanic Versus Control Areas
Cross-Sectional Study
Human & Animal
2020 FebContradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found
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