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Lead in the environment and its toxic effects
KUŘÁTKOVÁ, Klára
This diploma thesis on the topic "Lead in the environment and its toxic effect" is focused on the characteristic of toxic heavy metals, on the lead contamination of the environment and also on the toxic effect of lead. This diploma thesis also includes an insight into the individual components of the environment. The diploma thesis also contains a chapter about laboratory diagnostics and on the treatment of lead intoxication. Two aims are selected in this diploma thesis. The first one is to define lead, its propeties, localization, impacts on the environment and its toxic effects on human health. The second aim is to analyze data from a questionnaire survey about the public awareness of lead influence on the nature environment and the toxic effects of lead. The quantitative research was chosen for this diploma thesis, which was attended by 102 respondents. The conditions for participation in the research part weren´t set and data collection was implamented using anonymous questionnaire surveys. This diploma thesis can be used for study purposes and as a source of information about lead and its impact on the environment and its toxic effect on the human body. The result of the research is that respondents are well-informed about lead. They are acquainted with the information regarding the properties of lead and its use, and regardinglead contamination of the environment, as well as the fact that lead is legislatively monitored in the Czech Republic. Respondents also have an overview about lead effects on the human body and symptoms of lead intoxication.

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