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T1 Key Scientific Findings for Lead
T2 النتائج العلمية الرئيسية المتعلقة بالرصاص
T2 有关铅的关键科学研究结果
T2 Principales concluisions scientifiques concernant le plomb
T2 Основные научные выводы в отношении свинца
T2 Principales conclusiones científicas sobre el plomo
T2 Principales conclusions scientifiques concernant le plomb
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 lead
K1 heavy metal
YR 2010
FD 2010
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/22871
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/22871
NO This scientific summary presents consolidated evidence on the hazards, environmental behaviour, sources, production, uses, exposure pathways and ecosystem impacts of lead. It describes how lead is transported through air, water and soil, identifies major anthropogenic and natural release sources, and outlines global trends in emissions and environmental concentrations. The document highlights the significant health risks, particularly for children, reviews impacts on ecosystems, discusses challenges faced by developing countries, and identifies priority data gaps requiring improved monitoring, assessment and scientific understanding.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 22, 2026