Description
Protecting against toxic metals as health hazards involves identifying sources of exposure, monitoring environmental and occupational settings, and implementing control measures such as safe handling, substitution with less hazardous materials, and effective waste management. This strategy aims to reduce human intake of toxic metals through regulations, public education, and health surveillance, thereby preventing acute and chronic health effects, including neurological, renal, and developmental disorders, and ensuring safer environments for communities and workers.
Implementation
A Centre on Health Aspects of Chemical Accidents is being established in the Netherlands, in collaboration with WHO.
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UIA organization
SDG
Metadata
Database
Global strategies
Type
(D) Detailed strategies
Subject
- Fundamental sciences » Metallic elements and alloys
- Societal problems » Protection
- Societal problems » Hazards
- Societal problems » Poison
- Health care » Health
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Language
English
1A4N
V5161
DOCID
13251610
D7NID
218293
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Last update
Nov 17, 2022