Hunting, Sale, and Consumption of Bushmeat Killed by Lead-Based Ammunition in Benin.

ABSTRACT: Human consumption of animal meat killed by lead ammunition has been reported as a risk factor for elevated blood lead levels. However, little is known about how meat killed by lead ammunition is hunted, prepared, sold, and consumed. We explored the process from hunting to consumption within communities in Benin from the perspective of preventive measures. We conducted 38 semi-structured interviews with hunters (n = 9) and sellers (n = 8) of bushmeat and families (n = 21) as consumers of bushmeat killed by lead ammunition. Data were transcribed, translated, and coded for analysis. We conducted content analysis to identify and describe key themes and processes from hunting to consumption. Many hunters (n = 7/9) used lead-based ammunition. After the meat is hunted, market sellers often buy it

SUBMITTER: Ahmadi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6025093 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature