A model for assessing and managing the risks of environmental lead emissions

1999 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 231-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. M. Maxwell ◽  
W. E. Kastenberg
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Lead ◽  
Lead Emissions

scholarly journals Learning from the Past: Fires, Architecture, and Environmental Lead Emissions

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (15) ◽  
pp. 8482-8484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaël Le Roux ◽  
François De Vleeschouwer ◽  
Dominik Weiss ◽  
Olivier Masson ◽  
Eric Pinelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Lead ◽  
The Past ◽  
Lead Emissions

scholarly journals Blood lead level and risk of hypertension in the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999–2016

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Man Fung Tsoi ◽  
Chris Wai Hang Lo ◽  
Tommy Tsang Cheung ◽  
Bernard Man Yung Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Lead Exposure ◽  
Blood Lead Level ◽  
Lead Level ◽  
Blood Lead ◽  
The United States ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Blood Lead Levels ◽  
Environmental Lead ◽  
Lead Levels

AbstractLead is a heavy metal without a biological role. High level of lead exposure is known to be associated with hypertension, but the risk at low levels of exposure is uncertain. In this study, data from US NHANES 1999–2016 were analyzed. Adults with blood lead and blood pressure measurements, or self-reported hypertension diagnosis, were included. If not already diagnosed, hypertension was defined according to the AHA/ACC 2017 hypertension guideline. Results were analyzed using R statistics version 3.5.1 with sample weight adjustment. Logistic regression was used to study the association between blood lead level and hypertension. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) were estimated. Altogether, 39,477 participants were included. Every doubling in blood lead level was associated with hypertension (OR [95%CI] 1.45 [1.40–1.50]), which remained significant after adjusting for demographics. Using quartile 1 as reference, higher blood lead levels were associated with increased adjusted odds of hypertension (Quartile 4 vs. Quartile 1: 1.22 [1.09–1.36]; Quartile 3 vs. Quartile 1: 1.15 [1.04–1.28]; Quartile 2 vs. Quartile 1: 1.14 [1.05–1.25]). In conclusion, blood lead level is associated with hypertension in the general population with blood lead levels below 5 µg/dL. Our findings suggest that reducing present levels of environmental lead exposure may bring cardiovascular benefits by reducing blood pressure.

Environmental lead toxicity and nutritional factors

2007 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 400-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maqusood Ahamed ◽  
Mohd. Kaleem Javed Siddiqui
Keyword(s):  
Lead Toxicity ◽  
Nutritional Factors ◽  
Environmental Lead

scholarly journals LOW-LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD EXPOSURE IN CHILDHOOD AND ADULT INTELLECTUAL FUNCTION: A FOLLOW -UP STUDY

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maitreyi Mazumdar ◽  
David Bellinger ◽  
Matthew Gregas ◽  
Kathleen Abanilla ◽  
Janine Bacic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lead Exposure ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Environmental Lead ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Intellectual Function ◽  
Environmental Lead Exposure

Identification of environmental lead sources and pathways in a mining and smelting town: Mount Isa, Australia

2013 ◽  
Vol 180 ◽  
pp. 304-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.K. Mackay ◽  
M.P. Taylor ◽  
N.C. Munksgaard ◽  
K.A. Hudson-Edwards ◽  
L. Burn-Nunes
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Lead ◽  
Mount Isa ◽  
Mining And Smelting
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