Abstract
On January 25th, 2019, structural problems with the Dam in Brumadinho, MG, Brazil caused serious fatalities for numerous families. It was responsible for 99 registered deaths and over 250 individuals disappeared, including employees and local residents (,). According to a survey by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation of Brazil, the area concerned affects many kilometers of the Paraopeba River (). The likelihood of an outbreak of diseases has already been highlighted, including yellow and dengue fevers, leptospirosis and schistosomiasis. Moreover, the [...]
Highlights
Heavy metal exposure can happen in two ways: (a) oral intake; or (b) respiratory exposure via the nasal cavities
Heavy metals reach the bloodstream after passing through the gastrointestinal tract [5]
When the exposure is through the respiratory pathways, heavy metals enter the bloodstream via the contact of the tiny alveoli with minute blood vessels; to facilitate heavy metal deposits in the bloodstream [6]
Summary
Heavy metal exposure can happen in two ways: (a) oral intake; or (b) respiratory exposure via the nasal cavities. Heavy metals reach the bloodstream after passing through the gastrointestinal tract [5]. When the exposure is through the respiratory pathways, heavy metals enter the bloodstream via the contact of the tiny alveoli with minute blood vessels; to facilitate heavy metal deposits in the bloodstream [6].
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