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SUBMITTER: Uddin MK
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6555246 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Uddin Md Kawser MK Majumder Ahmad Kamruzzaman AK Hossain Md Sahadat MS Nayeem Abdullah Al AA
Journal of health & pollution 20190604 22
<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Objectives</h4>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 ...[more]