Main Title |
Technical, Intelligence, and Project Information System for the Environmental Health Service. Volume III. Lead Model Case Study. |
Author |
Lut, Garson A. ;
Levi, Arthur A. ;
Bloo, Sanford G. ;
Nielse, Kaj L. ;
Cros, Jack L. ;
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CORP Author |
Environmental Health Service, Rockville, Md. |
Year Published |
1970 |
Report Number |
PHS-CPS-69-005; 69-005-3; |
Stock Number |
PB-194 412 |
Additional Subjects |
( Air pollution ;
Lead(Metal)) ;
( Lead(Metal) ;
Pollution) ;
( Public health ;
Lead(Metal)) ;
( Project planning ;
Public health) ;
Toxicity ;
Ecology ;
Mathematical models ;
Hazards ;
Diseases ;
Economic analysis ;
Fuels ;
Sources ;
Air pollution ;
Environments ;
Research management ;
Children ;
Hazardous materials ;
Environmental health
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-194 412 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
142p |
Abstract |
The lead model case study was undertaken to serve as a working example and to evaluate the technical, intelligence, and project information system under consideration for EHS. Occurrence and use patterns for lead within the U.S. were examined. The major categories of uses in decreasing order were production of storage batteries and accessories, gasoline antiknock additives, pigments, ammunition, solder, cable covering, and caulking lead. Leaded fuels are the major source of environmental lead. Pediatric plumbism, the most significant acute health problem, arises from lead used as a pigment. The economic aspects of this problem area were investigated. While lead is very slowly absorbed from environmental sources, its gradual accumulation in the body is the basis for progressive toxicity. Additional research is required to determine the chronic effects of lead in the environment on health, and better diagnostic and therapeutic techniques are needed in support of this research. A mathematical model was developed to represent the environmental transport of the stressor lead from several sources with the subsequent intake of lead by man. This model can be used to assess the impact of contemplated actions on lead body burdens, to define R and D requirements, and to identify the needs and locations for monitoring and surveillance. A categorized bibliography for lead is included. (Author) |
Supplementary Notes |
See also Volume 4, PB-194 413. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Final rept.. |
PUB Date Free Form |
29 Jun 70, |
Category Codes |
6F; 5A; 6E; 58A; 57U; 68 |
NTIS Prices |
PC A07 MF A01 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
326513134 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |