2022
DOI: 10.5985/emcr.20220004
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Interdisciplinary approach to addressing lead pollution caused by mining activity in Kabwe, The Republic of Zambia

Abstract: Industrial development and economic growth have made human life more convenient. However, the accompanying environmental pollution is a serious problem. The same situation that developed countries have experienced in the past is now being repeated in developing countries, especially in Asia and Africa. Although lead has long been a useful metal in supporting human life, it is highly toxic to living organisms and affects various biological functions, including the kidneys and nervous system. Lead is one of the … Show more

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“…After one week of acclimatisation, the mice were randomly divided into Pb exposed and control groups. Soil containing lead sulphide at the concentration of 5000mg/kg (Nakata et al, 2022;Wade et al, 2021) was prepared two weeks prior to the onset of the exposure experiment and was used as a medium of exposure. Soil was sieved to 2mm diameter and Pb was added and left to mature.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…After one week of acclimatisation, the mice were randomly divided into Pb exposed and control groups. Soil containing lead sulphide at the concentration of 5000mg/kg (Nakata et al, 2022;Wade et al, 2021) was prepared two weeks prior to the onset of the exposure experiment and was used as a medium of exposure. Soil was sieved to 2mm diameter and Pb was added and left to mature.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%