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Assessment of Regional Lead Contamination in Delhi NCR, distribution, source apportionment, and Human Health Risks
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RAVENDRA VERMA, SWATI MADAN, SATYENDRA K. RAJPUT
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Lead (Pb) is one of the important heavy metals responsible for human health deterioration. The Delhi NCR host a
number of companies related to mining, mineral, engineering, machines, construction, etc. The presence of
industries exposes the residents to the harsh chemicals. Lead is excreted in the water sources by the industries in
the Delhi NCR region. The lead from the industries reaches the human body via the water cycle. The present
study attempts to assess the health risk from the presence of lead in the population of Delhi NCR associated with
age, gender, residential area, and disease in Delhi-NCR using GTA-Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. Correlations
were found between the lead concentration in blood and water. The lead concentration in blood and lead
concentration in water also showed correlations with the region from which the samples were taken.
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Delhi NCR, Lead, Water Lead, Blood Lead, graphite tube atomizer
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