Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Related to Lead Pollution Among Adolescents and Caregivers Living Near ULAB Recycling Sites in Bangladesh (2024)

By:

Jesmin Sultana, Tanha Tabassum Nunna, Shaikh Sharif Hasan, Abul Kasham Shoab, Priscilla Wobil, Maya Vandenent, Didarul Alam, Jannatul Ferdous, Farzana Begum, Mahbubur Rahman, Fatema Khatun, Sabrina Rasheed

Date:

2024

Resource type:

Blogs/news/opinion

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Lead exposure

Bangladesh

ULAB recycling

Public health awareness

Environmental health

This study examines the awareness and practices related to lead pollution among caregivers of children and adolescents living near informal Used Lead Acid Battery (ULAB) recycling sites in Bangladesh. Findings reveal low awareness of lead hazards and widespread exposure through activities like playing near contaminated sites. Recommendations include targeted interventions to increase lead awareness and reduce exposure in high-risk communities.