This report contains a pro veritate opinion requested by the Comitato Nazionale Caccia e Natura (Italy) regarding the possible human health implications deriving from the use of lead ammunitions in hunting, paying particular attention to the 2012 ISPRA (Italy) report. Download Full Study Download Presentation...
The presence of metal lead fragments in the tissue around the wound channel can be observed in animals killed with lead-based bullets. These parts are normally discarded as food but a limited number of fragments may be consumed accidentally. The aim of this study was...
Game meat may contain variable amounts of lead in the form of fine metallic residues originating from hunting ammunition. This study investigates the effect of frequent game meat consumption in the blood lead levels of hunters comparing it to a control group, voluntary blood donors...
Conventional and Innovative Hunting Rifle Bullets This study, concerning game meat hygiene and human toxicology, compares lead content of agriculturally produced meat and game meat demonstrating that lead content in meat of agricultural production and game meat does not show any differences in the median value....
This research aims at improving protection of human health and the environment from chemical risks and demonstrate safe use of lead in ammunition for workers, consumers. Environment. Download Document...
Lead is a natural environmental contaminant, but its use in the past in water pipes, paint and petrol increased its general presence. Food is the major source of human exposure to lead. The current study examined 144,206 analytical results for lead in food collected during...
Lead occurs primarily in the inorganic form in the environment. Human exposure is mainly via food and water, with some via air, dust and soil. The current study examined lead dietary exposure in average adult consumers, infants and children. Download Full Study Download Conclusions...