Pollution and Perceptions of Lead in Automobile Repair Shops in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lead acid batteries are widely used, dependable, and inexpensive. Lead from these batteries can contaminate the surrounding ecosystem due to improper disposal and contribute to lead poisoning. Lead poisoning is an important public health issue that can cause adverse human health impacts.

Objectives

The present study aimed to assess exposure to lead released from automobile repair shops handling lead acid batteries in the city of Dhaka, Bangladesh, as well as shop owner and worker perceptions of lead pollution.

Methods

Ten dust samples were collected for atomic absorption spectrophotometer analysis to determine the concentration of lead. In addition, a questionnaire survey (N=75) was conducted to determine the level of knowledge of lead exposure and associat

SUBMITTER: Uddin MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6555246 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature