@article{fdi:010054098,
  title = {{I}ndoor metallic pollution related to mining activity in the {B}olivian {A}ltiplano},
  author = {{F}onturbel, {F}. {E}. and {B}arbieri, {E}. and {H}erbas, {C}. and {B}arbieri, {F}. {L}. and {G}ardon, {J}acques},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{T}he environmental pollution associated with mining and metallurgical activities reaches its greatest extent in several {A}ndean cities and villages. {M}any locations in this area have accumulated through centuries a large amount of mining wastes, often disregarding the magnitude of this situation. {H}owever, in these naturally mineralized regions, there is little information available stating the exact role of mining and metallurgical industries in urban pollution. {I}n this study, we demonstrated that the various metallic elements present in indoor dust ({A}s, {C}d, {C}u, {P}b, {S}b, {S}n, {Z}n) had a common origin and this contamination was increased by the proximity to the mines. {L}ead dust concentration was found at concerning levels for public health. {I}n addition, wrong behaviors such as carrying mining workwear home contributed to this indoor dust pollution. {C}onsequently, the constant exposure of the population could represent a potential health hazard for vulnerable groups, especially children.},
  keywords = {{G}eostatistical analysis ; {H}ousehold dust ; {H}uman exposure ; {M}etallic trace element ; {M}ining pollution},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{E}nvironmental {P}ollution},
  volume = {159},
  numero = {10},
  pages = {2870--2875},
  ISSN = {0269-7491},
  year = {2011},
  DOI = {10.1016/j.envpol.2011.04.039},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010054098},
}