Isotopic evidence for anthropogenic lead exposure on a 17th/18th century Barbadian plantation.

Jason E Laffoon Kristrina A Shuler Andrew R MillardJames N ConnellyHannes Schroeder

Published in: American journal of physical anthropology (2019)

Our results indicate that while Pb isotope analyses can help identify and further characterize the sources of anthropogenic Pb in plantation settings, they might not be suited for identifying the origins of African-born individuals in diasporic contexts.

Keyphrases

heavy metals
aqueous solution
drinking water
gestational age
risk assessment
low birth weight
mass spectrometry
simultaneous determination
water quality