Lead - Still a health threat for marksmen

Elke Ochsmann; Thomas Göen; Karl Heinz Schaller; Hans Drexler

doi:10.1016/j.ijheh.2008.11.001

Lead - Still a health threat for marksmen

Elke Ochsmann^*, Thomas Göen, Karl Heinz Schaller, Hans Drexler

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Institute of Occupational Medicine

University of Erlangen–Nuremberg

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Abstract

Object: Indoor shooting is a popular recreational activity all over the world. It is also a known source of exposure to lead fumes and dusts for the general, i.e. the non-occupationally exposed population. This study aimed at reporting the lead levels in blood of indoor shooters in Germany in association with personal behaviour at shooting ranges. Methods: Seven marksmen were examined via self-administered questionnaires. Lead level in blood (BLL) as well as airborne lead concentration (personal air sampling (PAS)) were detected. Results: All measured blood lead levels (median: 290 μg lead/L; range: 240-450 μg lead/L) exceeded the values of the German general population (50 μg/L). Shooters sweeping the range after training seemed especially exposed (PAS: 7.14 mg lead/m³). Conclusion: While extensive public effort is undertaken to prevent the general population from environmental lead exposure this short report gives reason to keep recreational shooting in mind when facing elevated blood lead levels or clinical symptoms possibly associated with lead intoxication.

Original language	English
Journal	International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health
Volume	212
Issue number	5
Pages (from-to)	557-561
Number of pages	5
ISSN	1438-4639
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2008.11.001
Publication status	Published - 01.09.2009

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