Spatial-temporal association of soil Pb and children's blood Pb in the Detroit Tri-County Area of Michigan (USA).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.110112
Abstract: Lead is a well-known toxicant associated with numerous chronic diseases. Curtailing industrial emissions, leaded paint, lead in food, and banning highway use of leaded gasoline effectively decreased children's exposure. In New Orleans, irrespective of Hurricane… read more here.
Keywords: tri county; soil lead; children blood; soil ... See more keywords
Community‐Engaged Assessment of Soil Lead Contamination in Atlanta Urban Growing Spaces
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DOI: 10.1029/2022gh000674
Abstract: Urban agriculture is emerging as a method to improve food security and public health in cities across the United States. However, an increased risk of exposure to heavy metals and metalloids (HMM) exists through interaction… read more here.
Keywords: soil lead; engaged assessment; community; assessment soil ... See more keywords
Soil Lead and Children’s Blood Lead Disparities in Pre- and Post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans (USA)
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph14040407
Abstract: This study appraises New Orleans soil lead and children’s lead exposure before and ten years after Hurricane Katrina flooded the city. Introduction: Early childhood exposure to lead is associated with lifelong and multiple health, learning,… read more here.
Keywords: soil lead; children blood; exposure; lead ... See more keywords
Soil Lead (Pb) in New Orleans: A Spatiotemporal and Racial Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18031314
Abstract: Spatialized racial injustices drive morbidity and mortality inequalities. While many factors contribute to environmental injustices, Pb is particularly insidious, and is associated with cardio-vascular, kidney, and immune dysfunctions and is a leading cause of premature… read more here.
Keywords: soil lead; analysis; lead new; health ... See more keywords
Use of Radioisotope Ratios of Lead for the Identification of Historical Sources of Soil Lead Contamination in Santa Ana, California
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DOI: 10.3390/toxics10060304
Abstract: Lead (Pb) is an environmental neurotoxicant that has been associated with a wide range of adverse health conditions, and which originates from both anthropogenic and natural sources. In California, the city of Santa Ana represents… read more here.
Keywords: soil lead; contamination; lead contamination; santa ana ... See more keywords