What’s Causing Widespread Lead Exposure in Developing Countries?

• 발행기관: 국제개발협력학회
• 저자명: Rachel Bonnifield Rory Todd
• 간행물 정보: 『국제개발협력연구』제16권 제4호, 43~45쪽, 전체 3쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 정책학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2024.12.31

국문 초록

Purpose: This paper examines how to identify causes of persistently elevated blood lead levels affecting one-third of children globally, despite the phase-out of leaded gasoline two decades ago. Originality: Through examination of successful interventions, including Bangladesh's campaign against lead-adulterated turmeric, the paper shows how targeted source assessment research can yield remarkable public health impacts at relatively low cost. Methodology: This paper provides a review of lead source assessment for policymakers, drawing on findings from a technical roundtable and case studies. Result: This research demonstrates that while source assessment methods are viable in LMIC settings, they require adaptation of existing tools, such as biokinetic modeling, which have been primarily calibrated to high-income country contexts. Conclusions and Implication: The paper concludes that expanded investment in source assessment research, both locally and globally, is critical for effectively targeting interventions and achieving a lead-free future for children worldwide. These findings outline priority knowledge gaps and research opportunities that, if addressed, could accelerate progress in identifying and eliminating dangerous sources of lead exposure across global contexts.

목차

Ⅰ. Introduction

Ⅱ. Source Assessment is Viable in LMIC Settings―with Some Necessary Adjustments

Ⅲ. There are Opportunities for Research to have Huge Impact

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키워드

Source Assessment Lead Poisoning Public Health