Possible toxic metal exposure of prehistoric bronze workers.
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An attempt has been made to assess the possible occupational exposure to arsenic, lead, and mercury during the Bronze Age. Archaeological, metallurgical, and historical evidence is combined to form a picture of the potential toxic hazards. In the case of arsenic a definite picture emerges of the effect of toxicity as a useful material is abandoned for health reasons on discovery of an acceptable alternative.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of industrial medicine
دوره 44 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1987