Soil Lead Concentrations in Dareta Village, Zamfara, Nigeria
Background. Acute widespread lead poisoning took place in Zamfara State, Nigeria in 2010. Over 735 children were reported dead and thousands sickened by the neurotoxin. The source was traced to artisanal gold mining and processing in the villages. An immediate medical response protocol was developed...
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| Language: | English |
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Pure Earth
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Health and Pollution |
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