Recycled aluminium cooking pots: a growing public health concern in poorly resourced countries

Lead exposure remains a significant public health problem, particularly in the informal sector. Recycling of scrap metal into artisanal pots is a growing concern in poorly resourced countries. Owing to the relatively light weight and low cost of the artisanal pots, as well as good conductivity which...

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Published in:BMC public health 2020-09, Vol.20 (1), p.1411-5, Article 1411
Main Authors: Mathee, Angela, Street, Renée
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acids
Aluminium
Aluminum
Aluminum cookware
Artisanal
Cadmium
Chemical properties
Cooking
Cooking and Eating Utensils
Cookware
Developing countries
Environmental health
Exposure
Food
Health aspects
Health risk assessment
Health risks
Heavy metals
Households
Humans
Informal economy
LDCs
Leachates
Lead
Lead content
Lead in the body
Lead poisoning
Metal recycling
Metal scrap
Metals
Pots
Public Health
Review
Risk factors
Weight reduction
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Summary:Lead exposure remains a significant public health problem, particularly in the informal sector. Recycling of scrap metal into artisanal pots is a growing concern in poorly resourced countries. Owing to the relatively light weight and low cost of the artisanal pots, as well as good conductivity which equates to lower usage of wood fuel, the pots are widely used. The aim of this article is to describe current insights and emerging evidence of health risks associated with artisanal pot making and usage. This thriving industry, particularly in poorly resourced communities, has multifaceted occupational, environmental and human health impacts. Given the complexity, innovative solutions need to be prioritized, evaluated and scaled up in relevant settings.
ISSN:1471-2458
1471-2458
DOI:10.1186/s12889-020-09485-9