Control of environmental lead pollution with particular attention to lead in food

Abstract

The study examines the development of existing control policies adopted concerning lead and also considers the relative effectiveness of a range of control strategies which are designed to reduce lead exposure by reducing dietary lead intake for a particular target population.
The development and acceptance of statutory standards for lead in food is used as a case study to illustrate the problems encountered in framing a control policy. Related problems facing the policy-making authorities regarding the development of a general food policy dealing with food adulteration and food standards are outlined. The overall policy adopted during the 1970's regarding the lead content of petrol is also examined.
The relative effectiveness of several control strategies which could reduce dietary lead exposure is investigated by means of a blood lead equation which relates lead intake to a blood lead level for the target population considered. Where available, the costs involved in effecting a reduction in dietary lead exposure are given.

Date of Award	1980
Original language	English
Awarding Institution	Aston University