The Public Minimization of the Risks Associated With Environmental Lead Exposure and Elevated Blood Lead Levels in Children, Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia

被引:18
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作者
Taylor, Mark Patrick [1 ]
Schniering, Carolyn [1 ]
机构
[1] Macquarie Univ, Fac Sci, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
关键词
children; heavy metal exposure; lead; neurological disorders; soil contamination;
D O I
10.1080/19338240903338189
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
This brief Communication provides a critical evaluation of environmental lead problems, human health issues, and the minimisation of risks by industry and government authorities in Mount Isa, Queensland. Recent data indicates significantly elevated childhood blood lead levels in Mount Isa, and the evidence suggests health authorities have downplayed the risks of lead exposure in affected children. The minimisation of the risks of environmental lead exposure has led to complacency with respect to its harmful effects on human health. Given that the effects of lead exposure are largely irreversible, there is a strong argument for greater action at a government and industry level around community awareness, early intervention and regulatory controls.
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页码:45 / 48
页数:4
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