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Gonzales, Melissa, Shah, Vallabh, Bobelu, Arlene, Qualls, Clifford, Natachu, Kathy, Bobelu, Jeanette, Jamon, Eunice, Neha, Donica, Paine, Susan, Zager, Philip |
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Archives of Environmental Health; May2004, Vol. 59 Issue 5, p245-249, 5p |
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The article focuses on the study, which was conducted to identify the metals used by home-based Native American jewelry makers, to quantify the metals in dust samples taken from jewelers' homes, and to compare these concentrations with background levels from control homes in which jewelry was not made. Jewelry making is culturally and economically vital for the Zuni tribe, whose work is known for its intricate designs. Jewelry making is a potential source of exposure to heavy metals such as lead and cadmium, which are nephrotoxic. The effectiveness of ventilation controls for reducing work and living area surface metal concentrations in jewelry-making homes was also evaluated. This pilot study quantified and compared the concentrations of metals in the homes of Zuni jewelers and non jewelers. Cross-contamination from one area of the home to another via clothes and shoes, as well as past jewelry making in the home, are also potential contributors to current levels of surface dust metals measured in this study. |
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