1. Assessment of Regional Lead Contamination in Delhi NCR, distribution, source apportionment, and Human Health Risks.
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VERMA, RAVENDRA, MADAN, SWATI, and RAJPUT, SATYENDRA K.
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LEAD & the environment , *PHYSIOLOGICAL effects of lead , *INDUSTRY & the environment , *PUBLIC health , *HYDROLOGIC cycle , *HEALTH risk assessment - Abstract
Lead (Pb) is one of the important heavy metals responsible for human health deterioration. The Delhi NCR host a number of companies related to mining, mineral, engineering, machines, construction, etc. The presence of industries exposes the residents to the harsh chemicals. Lead is excreted in the water sources by the Industries in the Delhi NCR region. The lead from the Industries reaches the human body via the water cycle. The present study attempts to assess the health risk from the presence of lead in the population of Delhi NCR associated with age, gender, residential area, and disease In Delhl-NCR using GTA-Atomlc Absorption Spectroscopy. Correlations were found between the lead concentration In blood and water. The lead concentration In blood and lead concentration In water also showed correlations with the region from which the samples were taken. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019