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The Weight Of Lead: Effects Add Up In Adults Angela Spivey Abstract
Environmental lead levels in the United States are much lower than they were 30 years ago, but the risk is far from eradicated for several groups, such as workers in certain industries. Despite reductions in occupational lead exposure, more than 80% of elevated levels in adults still come from workplace exposures. As far back as 1990, studies have suggested that significant health effects—including cardiovascular, kidney, and cognitive effects—happen at levels below those allowed by OSHA, and that cumulative effects from chronic exposure pose a serious concern. Scientists now say the evidence is overwhelming that action needs to be taken to further reduce lead exposures in both the workplace and the general environment.
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