Lead Toxicity
Author : Sarah E. Royce
Publisher :
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 16,29 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Lead
ISBN :
Author : Sarah E. Royce
Publisher :
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 16,29 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Lead
ISBN :
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 27,99 MB
Release : 1993-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 030904927X
Lead is a ubiquitous toxic agent that is especially damaging to the young child and the developing fetus. Unlike many environmental health risks, the risks associated with lead are no longer theoretical but have been observed for many years. Indeed, the first regulation of lead in paint was enacted in the 1920s. Currently, because of growing evidence of lead toxicity at lower concentrations, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently lowered its lead-exposure guideline to 10 ug/dl lead in blood from 25 ug/dl. Measuring Lead Exposure in Infants, Children, and Other Sensitive Populations addresses the public health concern about the logistics and feasibility of lead screening in infants and children at such low concentrations. This book will serve as the basis for all U.S. Public Health Service activities and for all state and local programs in monitoring lead.
Author : United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Air Pollution Control Office
Publisher :
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 21,69 MB
Release : 1971
Category : Environmental health
ISBN :
Author : Paul Mushak
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 991 pages
File Size : 31,10 MB
Release : 2011-10-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0444515542
Pt. 1. Lead in the human environment -- pt. 2. Lead exposure in human populations -- pt. 3. Lead toxicity in humans -- pt. 4. Human health risk assessment -- pt. 5. Regulatory approaches to control.
Author : World Health Organization
Publisher : World Health Organization
Page : 7 pages
File Size : 47,72 MB
Release : 2023-08-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9240078134
Author : Erik Millstone
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 30,60 MB
Release : 1997-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781560327233
Lead is the most serious and widespread poison in our environment, and can cause serious damage to the mental development of young children at relatively low levels. Taking lead out of petrol has dealt with only one source of exposure: the most serious hazards arise from old leaded paint in our homes, schools and workplaces, and from the old leaded pipes that can carry our drinking water. This is the first book to offer an accessible and authoritative guide to the subject. Focussing on the evidence concerning children - and making use of previously unpublished governmental research - it gives the background to the scientific debate about the toxicology of lead, and examines the impacts on human health. The regulatory regimes of the US and UK are assessed and further appropriate steps are suggested. For over 20 years, scientific evidence has accumulated showing how harmful current exposure to lead is: yet neither the UK nor the US government has faced up to the facts. Lead and Public Health is a persuasive account of the implications of, and possible solutions for, this crucial issue.
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Subcommittee on Toxic Substances, Environmental Oversight, Research and Development
Publisher :
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 11,12 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Environmental health
ISBN :
Author : Morton Lippmann
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1189 pages
File Size : 20,8 MB
Release : 2009-03-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 0470442883
Provides the most current information and research available for performing risk assessments on exposed individuals and populations, giving guidance to public health authorities, primary care physicians, and industrial managers Reviews current knowledge on human exposure to selected chemical agents and physical factors in the ambient environment Updates and revises the previous edition, in light of current scientific literature and its significance to public health concerns Includes new chapters on: airline cabin exposures, arsenic, endocrine disruptors, and nanoparticles
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 43,86 MB
Release : 1990-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309040477
Exposure to toxic chemicalsâ€"in the workplace and at homeâ€"is increasing every day. Human behavior can be affected by such exposure and can give important clues that a person or population is in danger. If we can understand the mechanisms of these changes, we can develop better ways of testing for toxic chemical exposure and, most important, better prevention programs. This volume explores the emerging field of neurobehavioral toxicology and the potential of behavior studies as a noninvasive and economical means for risk assessment and monitoring. Pioneers in this field explore its promise for detecting environmental toxins, protecting us from exposure, and treating those who are exposed.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 48,28 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Lead
ISBN :
Approximately 200 references to current journal articles derived from MEDLARS and the libraries of Emory University, CDC, and other federal agencies. Broad topical arrangement. Each entry gives bibliographical information and abstract.