Narrative review of lead poisoning in humans caused by industrial activities and measures compatible with sustainable industrial activities in Republic of Zambia
Lead (Pb) pollution and human exposure to Pb, is an important issue for the international
community to address being associated with 0.90 million deaths from long-term effects. The …
community to address being associated with 0.90 million deaths from long-term effects. The …
Lead poisoning in children from townships in the vicinity of a lead–zinc mine in Kabwe, Zambia
Childhood lead poisoning is a serious public health concern worldwide. Blood lead levels
exceeding 5 μg dL− 1 are considered elevated. In Kabwe, the capital of Zambia's Central …
exceeding 5 μg dL− 1 are considered elevated. In Kabwe, the capital of Zambia's Central …
[HTML][HTML] Lead exposure activates the Nrf2/Keap1 pathway, aggravates oxidative stress, and induces reproductive damage in female mice
X Jiang, X Xing, Y Zhang, C Zhang, Y Wu… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Lead, a common metallic contaminant, is widespread in the living environment, and has
deleterious effects on the reproductive systems of humans and animals. Although numerous …
deleterious effects on the reproductive systems of humans and animals. Although numerous …
[HTML][HTML] Slag dusts from Kabwe (Zambia): Contaminant mineralogy and oral bioaccessibility
V Ettler, D Štěpánek, M Mihaljevič, P Drahota… - Chemosphere, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract The former Pb–Zn mining town of Kabwe in central Zambia is ranked amongst the
worst polluted areas both in Africa and in the world. The fine dust particles from the ISF and …
worst polluted areas both in Africa and in the world. The fine dust particles from the ISF and …
Human health risk assessment from lead exposure through consumption of raw cow milk from free-range cattle reared in the vicinity of a lead–zinc mine in Kabwe
Lead (Pb) contamination in the environment affects both humans and animals. Chronic
exposure to Pb via dietary intake of animal products such as milk from contaminated areas …
exposure to Pb via dietary intake of animal products such as milk from contaminated areas …
Environmental exposure to lead induces oxidative stress and modulates the function of the antioxidant defense system and the immune system in the semen of males …
A Kasperczyk, M Dobrakowski, ZP Czuba… - Toxicology and applied …, 2015 - Elsevier
We investigated the associations between environmental exposure to lead and a repertoire
of cytokines in seminal plasma of males with normal semen profile according to the WHO …
of cytokines in seminal plasma of males with normal semen profile according to the WHO …
Constitutive effects of Lead on aryl hydrocarbon receptor gene battery and protection by β‐carotene and ascorbic acid in human HepG2 cells
Lead (Pb) is an environmental pollutant that can get entry into human body through
contaminated foods, drinks, and inhaled air leading to severe biological consequences, and …
contaminated foods, drinks, and inhaled air leading to severe biological consequences, and …
Metalliferous Mining Pollution and Its Impact on Terrestrial and Semi-terrestrial Vertebrates: A Review
Metalliferous mining, a major source of metals and metalloids, has severe potential
environmental impacts. However, the number of papers published in international peer …
environmental impacts. However, the number of papers published in international peer …
Trace elements in the liver of captive and free-ranging European bison (Bison bonasus L.)
M Durkalec, A Nawrocka, M Krzysiak, M Larska… - Chemosphere, 2018 - Elsevier
European bison is classified as a vulnerable species because of many threats. We analyzed
the content of toxic and essential elements (Ag, Al, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Hg, Mg, Mn …
the content of toxic and essential elements (Ag, Al, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Hg, Mg, Mn …
Reliability of stable Pb isotopes to identify Pb sources and verifying biological fractionation of Pb isotopes in goats and chickens
Abstract Stable Pb isotope ratios (Pb-IRs) have been recognized as an efficient tool for
identifying sources. This study carried out at Kabwe mining area, Zambia, to elucidate the …
identifying sources. This study carried out at Kabwe mining area, Zambia, to elucidate the …