Lead Pollution, Demographics, and Environmental Health Risks: The Case of Philadelphia, USA

Lead (Pb) soil contamination in urban environments represents a considerable health risk for exposed populations, which often include environmental justice communities. In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), Pb pollution is a major concern primarily due to extensive historical Pb-smelting/processing ac...

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Main Authors: Michael J. O’Shea, Jonas Toupal, Hasibe Caballero-Gómez, Thomas P. McKeon, Marilyn V. Howarth, Richard Pepino, Reto Gieré
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/17/9055