Publications by authors named "Lesley Jayne Onyon"
Introduction: Lead industries are one of the major sources of environmental pollution and can affect human through different activities, including industrial processes, metal plating, mining, battery recycling, etc. Although different studies have documented the various sources of lead exposure, studies highlighting different types of industries as sources of environmental contamination are limited. Therefore, this narrative review aims to focus mainly on lead industries as significant sources of environmental and human contamination.
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- Lead (Pb) pollution is a significant health concern globally, leading to approximately 0.90 million deaths, and is a pressing issue in Zambia due to its rich mineral resources and historic mining activities.
- The review highlights the need for environmental remediation methods to mitigate Pb exposure, particularly in mining towns like Kabwe, where studies show alarmingly high blood Pb levels in children, often exceeding 100 μg/dL despite WHO recommendations.
- To address this, the review emphasizes integrating sustainable industrial practices with pollution prevention strategies while leveraging local and affordable materials for environmental cleanup efforts.