Collaborative Response to Arsenic-Contaminated Soil in an Appalachian Kentucky Neighborhood

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• Personal Author:
  Cambron J ; Chamness J ; Christian WJ ; Kaelin C ; Moran TP ; Sanderson, Wayne T. ; Scott B ; Yaffee AQ ; Cambron J ; Chamness J ; Christian WJ ; Kaelin C ; Moran TP ; Sanderson, Wayne T. ; Scott B ; Yaffee AQ
• Description:
  The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with an increased exposure to arsenic-contaminated soil in a Kentucky neighborhood as part of collaborative public health response. An exposure assessment survey was administered to residents and toenail clippings and soil samples analyzed for arsenic concentration. The associations between exposure variables and arsenic concentrations were evaluated using a multivariate-generalized estimating equation. An ecological assessment of cancer incidence in the community was also conducted using standardized incidence ratio maps. Median toenail arsenic was 0.48 micrograms/gram (µg/g), twice the expected regional level of 0.2 µg/g. Mean residence surface soil arsenic level was 64.8 ppm. An increase of 1 ppm of residence concentration was significantly associated with a 0.003 µg/g rise in toenail levels. Concentrations for respondents who engaged in digging were 0.68 µg/g significantly higher compared to individuals who did not. No significantly elevated rates of lung or bladder cancer were observed in the affected ZIP codes. Living in areas with high soil arsenic contamination might lead to (1) increased exposure; (2) elevated residence soil arsenic concentrations and (3) the action of digging in the soil was associated with elevated toenail arsenic levels. Based upon elevated soil levels identified, residents were recommended to move from the contaminated environment until remediation was complete. Additional recommendations included regular health-care follow-up. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Arsenic Community Health Services Environmental Pollution Inorganic Chemicals Occupational Health Public Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: Arsenic Community Health Environmental Contamination Exposure Assessment Kentucky Public Health Soil Sampling
• ISSN:
  1528-7394
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article ; Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Georgia ; Kentucky ; OSHA Region 4
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) ; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health ; Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America ; North America
• Volume:
  82
• Issue:
  12
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20067481
• Citation:
  J Toxicol Environ Health A 2019 Jun; 82(12):697-701
• Contact Point Address:
  Anna Q. Yaffee, Epidemic Intelligence Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
• Email:
  annayaf@gmail.com
• CAS Registry Number:
  Arsenic (CAS RN 7440-38-2) ; Arsenic (CAS RN 7440-38-2)
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2019
• Performing Organization:
  University of Kentucky, Lexington
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20120701
• Source Full Name:
  Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A: Current Issues
• End Date:
  20240630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:c6bd4b7becf5d927479f6c86522868f33a250341ec9beb8720aba04ff4a256e0ed43762efdc5b9d82a86a018a20a39e44e32908ff8ab5079d8a0a86649416542
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/231472/cdc_231472_DS1.pdf
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