Abstract:

Copşa Mică has a pollution history, health problems being reported due to heavy metals exposure. Occupational exposure to lead (Pb) has led to instances of blood lead level (BLL) among the employees of the metallurgical unit. Currently, due to soil pollution, cases of blood lead level (BLL) among children have been reported, with BLL exceeding 8 times the blood lead reference value by the CDC. The purpose of this research is assessment of exposure to heavy metals in soil by ingestion pathway, considering adults and children. Results have shown much higher exposure doses for pica child and children than for adult. Because the contaminated areas are extended, the depollution measures are not applicable. In order to improve population health, it is considered appropriate to implement health programmes for decreasing or even stopping the population exposure to heavy metals in soil.

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