Abstract
The lead (Pb) content in atmospheric deposition was determined at 42 sampling sites in Baoshan District of Shanghai, China. Based on exposure and dose-response assessments, the health risk caused by Pb exposure in atmospheric deposition was investigated. The results indicated that Pb was significantly accumulated in atmospheric deposition. The spatial distribution of Pb was mapped by geostatistical analysis, and the results showed that pollution hotspots were present at traffic and industrial zones. Ingestion was the main route of Pb exposure in both adults and children. For children the risk value was above 1, whereas it was below 1 for the adult group. Therefore, children belong to the high-risk group for Pb exposure from atmospheric deposition in the observed area of Shanghai, China.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 515-523 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Environmental Geochemistry and Health |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 2011 |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Atmospheric deposition
- Baoshan District
- China
- Health risk
- Pb
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