Inorganic and organic lead compounds
This monograph re-evaluates the potential carcinogenic hazards to humans from exposure to inorganic and organic lead compounds. Human exposure comes from lead-contaminated air, dust, soil, water and food and through inhalation and ingestion. Recent human exposure has arisen predominantly from the wi...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Lyon, France
International Agency for Research on Cancer
2006, 2006
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| Series: | IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans
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| Collection: | National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | This monograph re-evaluates the potential carcinogenic hazards to humans from exposure to inorganic and organic lead compounds. Human exposure comes from lead-contaminated air, dust, soil, water and food and through inhalation and ingestion. Recent human exposure has arisen predominantly from the widespread use of leaded gasoline. Occupations in which the highest potential exposure to lead exists include mining, primary and secondary smelting, production of lead-acid batteries, pigment production, construction and demolition. In spite of the persistence of lead in the environment, exposures have decreased substantially in countries where lead control measures have been implemented over the past 10-30 years |
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| Item Description: | Title from PDF title page. - At head of title: World Health Organization, International Agency for Research on Cancer. - "This publication represents the views and expert opinions of an IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, which met in Lyon, 10-17 February 2004." |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (1 PDF file (xiii, 506 pages)) illustrations |
| ISBN: | 9283212878 9789283212874 |