A public health problem

Large metalliferous spoil and smelting tip sites, generated during the Nabatean, Roman and Byzantine periods, continue to exist in southern Jordan and still exert important effects on both plants and animals including humans inhabiting the area. Humans are exposed to both copper and lead pollution a...

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Published in:Environmental Management and Health 2002, Vol.13 (5), p.467-470
Main Authors: Pyatt, F.B., Pyatt, A.J., Grattan, J.P.
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Contamination
Diet
Environment
Hazardous materials
Health
Pollution
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Summary:Large metalliferous spoil and smelting tip sites, generated during the Nabatean, Roman and Byzantine periods, continue to exist in southern Jordan and still exert important effects on both plants and animals including humans inhabiting the area. Humans are exposed to both copper and lead pollution as a consequence of the inhalation and ingestion of heavy metals, which often involves significant bioaccumulation through trophic levels. This paper explores aspects of an important source of severe dietary contamination which has potential public health implications in terms of effects on the health of exposed individuals.
ISSN:0956-6163
DOI:10.1108/09566160210441771