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Journal of Local and Global Health Science - Volume 2012, Issue 1
Volume 2012, Issue 1
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Kohl and surma eye cosmetics as significant sources of lead (Pb) exposure
Authors: Evelyn Tiffany-Castiglioni, Rola Barhoumi and Youssef MouneimneAbstract Kohl (surma) is a traditional eye cosmetic used in the Middle East, India, Pakistan, and parts of Africa that often contains high levels of lead (Pb), a developmental neurotoxicant. Many researchers have called for stricter governmental regulations of kohl trade and quality control and improved public education regarding its hazards and some governments have adopted import controls and educational campaigns to alert users to the Read More
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Contaminants at Arctic formerly used defense sites
This study was conducted in order to determine if the source of contaminants at formerly used defense sites (FUDS) in Alaska were deposited as a result of military occupancy or from long-distance transport. This determination largely influences whether remediation will occur, and, if so, to what extent. For this reason, plant samples (rinsed and unrinsed) and sediment cores were collected at military and remote sites on St. Lawrence Island (S Read More
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Effect of air pollution on daily morbidity in Karachi, Pakistan
Levels of daily particulates (PM2.5) were monitored at two sites in Karachi, Pakistan. One site (Korangi) is an industrial and residential neighborhood, while the other (Tibet Center) is a commercial and residential area near a major highway. Monitoring was done daily for a period of six weeks during spring, summer, fall and winter. Particulate levels were extraordinarily high, with the great majority of days falling into the “unhealthy for sen Read More
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