Prevalence of lead poisoning among artisanal gold miners in French Guiana in 2022: a multicenter cross-sectional observational survey

Prevalence of lead poisoning among artisanal gold miners in French Guiana in 2022: a multicenter cross-sectional observational survey

Abstract Background Lead poisoning is a significant public health issue globally. In French Guiana, a French overseas territory in South America, several studies have reported widespread lead exposure in the local population. However, the associated risk factors remain insufficiently understood. Peo...

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Main Authors: Maylis Douine, Virgile Korsec, Alice Sanna, Lorraine Plessis, Teddy Bardon, Antoine Adenis, Mathieu Nacher, Martha Suarez-Mutis, Stephen Vreden, Olivier Mathieu, Yann Lambert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
French guiana
Amazon
Gold mining
Lead poisoning
Poisoning
Heavy metal
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24109-w
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