Developing Medical Geology in Uruguay: A Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

关键词: Uruguay;    medical geology;    lead;    arsenic;    selenium;    copper;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijerph7051963

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Several disciplines like Environmental Toxicology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Geology have been the basis of the development of Medical Geology in Uruguay during the last decade. The knowledge and performance in environmental and health issues have been improved by joining similar aims research teams and experts from different institutions to face environmental problems dealing with the population’s exposure to metals and metalloids and their health impacts. Some of the Uruguayan Medical Geology examples are reviewed focusing on their multidisciplinary approach: Lead pollution and exposed children, selenium in critically ill patients, copper deficiency in cattle and arsenic risk assessment in ground water. Future actions are also presented.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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