TY - JOUR
T1 - MULTI-MEDIA RISK ANALYSIS OF LEAD EXPOSURE FROM SECONDARY LEAD SMELTER EMISSIONS, AND RESULTING REMEDIAL ACTIONS.
AU - Bierma, Thomas J.
AU - Tamplin, Stephen A.
AU - Ramirez, Sue A.
AU - Wiant, Chris J.
AU - Johnson, Gareth R.
PY - 1984
Y1 - 1984
N2 - The paper reports on a two-part study conducted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Illinois Department of Public Health. In the first part, environmental samples were taken to determine the approximate lead exposure levels to residents in the area from a variety of media: air, drinking water, soil and garden vegetables. These data were then used to estimate blood-lead levels, which in turn could be related to the risk of adverse health effects. The second part of the study involved measuring actual blood-lead levels in community members and obtaining additional information from these individuals concerning other sources of lead exposure such as the home or work environment. A dust sample from the households was also taken and the condition of painted surfaces in the home noted. Finally, the results of these two parts of the study were evaluated to determine if severe remedial action was required immediately, or if long-term solutions could be pursued that would be less disruptive to the community.
AB - The paper reports on a two-part study conducted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Illinois Department of Public Health. In the first part, environmental samples were taken to determine the approximate lead exposure levels to residents in the area from a variety of media: air, drinking water, soil and garden vegetables. These data were then used to estimate blood-lead levels, which in turn could be related to the risk of adverse health effects. The second part of the study involved measuring actual blood-lead levels in community members and obtaining additional information from these individuals concerning other sources of lead exposure such as the home or work environment. A dust sample from the households was also taken and the condition of painted surfaces in the home noted. Finally, the results of these two parts of the study were evaluated to determine if severe remedial action was required immediately, or if long-term solutions could be pursued that would be less disruptive to the community.
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M3 - Conference article
AN - SCOPUS:0021600634
SN - 0099-4081
VL - 6
JO - Proceedings, Annual Meeting - Air Pollution Control Association
JF - Proceedings, Annual Meeting - Air Pollution Control Association
ER -