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Low lead level in teeth in Israel

K Bercovitz1, J Helman, M Peled

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rambam Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa.

The Science of the Total Environment
|August 15, 1993
PubMed
Summary

This study measured lead levels in human teeth across Israel, finding consistently low concentrations regardless of traffic density. Researchers suggest current gasoline lead levels are acceptable given these findings.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Toxicology
  • Dental Research

Background:

  • Lead exposure is a significant public health concern.
  • Dental tissues can serve as biomarkers for cumulative exposure to heavy metals.
  • Understanding regional lead levels is crucial for environmental health assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess lead levels in human teeth from different regions in Israel.
  • To investigate the correlation between lead levels in teeth and geographical location/motor traffic rates.
  • To inform policy decisions regarding lead in gasoline.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 180 sound human teeth (aged 14-75) using graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrophotometry.
  • Teeth were sourced from individuals residing in Northern and Central Israel.

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  • Lead concentration was measured in tooth roots.

    • Main Results:

    • Average lead levels in tooth roots ranged from 1.61-25.72 µg/g dry root, varying with donor age.
    • Low and consistent lead levels were observed across all analyzed regions.
    • No significant differences in lead levels were found between regions with varying motor traffic rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Human teeth in Israel exhibit low lead accumulation, irrespective of regional traffic density.
    • Current lead levels in gasoline appear adequate, with no immediate need for further reduction.
    • Continued monitoring is advised if motorization or gasoline consumption rates change significantly.