Recycled aluminium cooking pots: a growing public health concern in poorly resourced countries

BMC Public Health

Angela Mathee¹  Renée Street² 

[1] Environment & Health Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Johannesburg, South Africa;Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa;Department of Environmental Health, School of Behavioural and Lifestyle Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa;Environment & Health Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Johannesburg, South Africa;Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa;School of Nursing and Public Health, Discipline of Occupational and Environmental Health, University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban, South Africa;

关键词: Artisanal;    Cookware;    Aluminium;    Lead;    Exposure;    Pots;    Cottage industry;    Informal;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12889-020-09485-9

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

Lead exposure remains a significant public health problem, particularly in the informal sector. Recycling of scrap metal into artisanal pots is a growing concern in poorly resourced countries. Owing to the relatively light weight and low cost of the artisanal pots, as well as good conductivity which equates to lower usage of wood fuel, the pots are widely used. The aim of this article is to describe current insights and emerging evidence of health risks associated with artisanal pot making and usage. This thriving industry, particularly in poorly resourced communities, has multifaceted occupational, environmental and human health impacts. Given the complexity, innovative solutions need to be prioritized, evaluated and scaled up in relevant settings.

【 授权许可】

CC BY