Atmospheric deposition of trace elements around point sources and human health risk assessment. I: Impact zones near a source of lead emissions.
Sci Total Environ
; 126(3): 243-62, 1992 Sep 25.
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ABSTRACT
The deposition of lead was monitored over 8 years in the area around a car battery factory north of Copenhagen, Denmark. The area also has heavy traffic. Deposition was measured by in-situ grown vegetables, transplant grass culture biomonitors, bulk deposition and soil samples. Three impact zones were identified by a multivariate statistical analysis. Within each zone, the total dietary intake of lead was estimated for adults and children as a percentage of the provisional tolerably weekly intake (PTWI), and as a result recommendation on restrictions in use of locally grown fruit and vegetables were given to the public. The pattern of lead deposition in the area during the period 1981-1988 was monitored and the amount of lead ingested via vegetables was toxically evaluated. Lead emission reduction measures introduced in the factory and in the traffic during the period produced significant reductions in lead deposition.
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Fontes de Energia Elétrica
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Poluentes do Solo
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Automóveis
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Verduras
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Contaminação de Alimentos
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Poluentes Atmosféricos
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Poaceae
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Chumbo
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
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Infant
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Middle aged
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Newborn
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En
Ano de publicação:
1992
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Article