Lead, Pb

Baranowska-Bosiacka, Irena; Korbecki, Jan; Marchlewicz, Mariola

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-00121-6_16

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“…However, lead levels in traditional food and other animals and plants are usually lower than subclinical levels associated with adverse health effects for the species or guidelines for human consumption across the circumpolar north ( Tables 2–5) [ 127 ; 128 ]. Lead levels in animals have generally decreased across the world [ 129 ] ( Table 3 ). However, there are cases where a small proportion of samples from animals have elevated lead concentrations ( Tables 2–4 ).…”

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Sources of exposure to lead in Arctic and subarctic regions: a scoping review

Stalwick

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Gurney

et al. 2023

International Journal of Circumpolar Health

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Understanding lead exposure pathways is a priority because of its ubiquitous presence in the environment as well as the potential health risks. We aimed to identify potential lead sources and pathways of lead exposure, including long-range transport, and the magnitude of exposure in Arctic and subarctic communities. A scoping review strategy and screening approach was used to search literature from January 2000 to December 2020. A total of 228 academic and grey literature references were synthesised. The majority of these studies (54%) were from Canada. Indigenous people in Arctic and subarctic communities in Canada had higher levels of lead than the rest of Canada. The majority of studies in all Arctic countries reported at least some individuals above the level of concern. Lead levels were influenced by a number of factors including using lead ammunition to harvest traditional food and living in close proximity to mines. Lead levels in water, soil, and sediment were generally low. Literature showed the possibility of long-range transport via migratory birds. Household lead sources included lead-based paint, dust, or tap water. This literature review will help to inform management strategies for communities, researchers, and governments, with the aim of decreasing lead exposure in northern regions.

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confidence: 99%

Sources of exposure to lead in Arctic and subarctic regions: a scoping review

Stalwick

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Gurney

et al. 2023

International Journal of Circumpolar Health

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“…Although bioaccessibility was assessed during this study using a simulated human gut system, the murine gastrointestinal tract is broadly similar to those of humans, with some exceptions [ 69 ], so this model should provide a reasonable approximation of bioaccessibility to rodents. Despite the low bioaccessibility of Pb in the soil, the high total concentrations of Pb in the mines and private properties meant that rodents were still exposed to high concentrations of bioaccessible Pb, resulting in Pb accumulation within their tissues [ 70 ].…”

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Trace metal accumulation through the environment and wildlife at two derelict lead mines in Wales

Sartorius,

Johnson,

Young

et al. 2024

Heliyon

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“…Major anthropogenic sources of lead release to the environment include the combustion of fossil fuels for electricity and heat production, the mining and smelting of lead and other metal ores, iron and steel production, cement production, the use of lead-containing products (like batteries, ammunition, and paint), waste disposal, and vehicular traffic (Stroud 2015 ; Cullen and McAlister 2017 ; Baranowska-Bosiacka et al 2019 ; Pain et al 2019a , 2019b ). Emissions from the latter source were the dominant cause of global lead pollution during much of the twentieth century, resulting in serious impacts on human and environmental health (Cullen and McAlister 2017 ; Filella and Bonet 2017 ).…”

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Lead concentrations in antlers of European roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) from an agricultural area in Northern Germany over a 119-year period—a historical biomonitoring study

Ludolphy

Kierdorf

2021

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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We analyzed the lead content in antlers of 90 adult European roe bucks (Capreolus capreolus) that had been culled between 1901 and 2019 in an agricultural-dominated hunting district in Lower Saxony (Northern Germany). Antler lead values ranged between 0.2 and 10.9 mg/kg dry weight. Median lead concentration was highest after World War II, during a period (1956–1984) of rapidly increasing mass motorization and use of leaded gasoline. Lead levels in antlers decreased markedly after the phase-out of leaded gasoline, but high values were still found in some recently collected antlers. This could indicate persistent lead pollution from former use of lead additives to gasoline, other traffic-related sources, or from agricultural sources (e.g., sewage sludge, fertilizers). This study highlights the suitability of analyzing roe deer antlers for the historical monitoring of changing lead levels in the environment. By collecting antlers and providing them for study, local hunters can significantly contribute to environmental surveillance and the monitoring of environmental pollution by bone-seeking contaminants.

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Lead, Pb

Cited by 9 publications

References 100 publications

Sources of exposure to lead in Arctic and subarctic regions: a scoping review

Sources of exposure to lead in Arctic and subarctic regions: a scoping review

Trace metal accumulation through the environment and wildlife at two derelict lead mines in Wales

Lead concentrations in antlers of European roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) from an agricultural area in Northern Germany over a 119-year period—a historical biomonitoring study

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