Childhood Lead Poisoning Associated with Gold Ore Processing: a Village-Level Investigation—Zamfara State, Nigeria, October–November 2010

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Authors

Yi‐Chun Lo · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Carrie Dooyema · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Antonio Neri · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

James T. Durant · Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

Taran Jefferies · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Andrew Medina‐Marino · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Lori de Ravello

Abstract

Childhood lead poisoning and lead contamination were widespread in surveyed areas, particularly among villages that had processed ore recently. Urgent interventions are required to reduce lead exposure, morbidity, and mortality in affected communities.

Topics & Keywords

Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management Heavy metals in environment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Environmental Health Perspectives

Volume 120, Issue 10, pp. 1450-1455

DOI: 10.1289/ehp.1104793

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