Robert A. Kehoe
American toxicologist
Robert Arthur Kehoe (1893–1992) was an American toxicologist known for his work on the effects of lead exposure on human health. He was a prominent figure in the field of occupational health and played a significant role in shaping public policy regarding lead use in the 20th century.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Robert A. Kehoe was born in 1893. He pursued his education in the field of medicine, eventually earning a degree in toxicology. His early academic interests were focused on the effects of industrial chemicals on human health, which led him to specialize in the study of lead.
Career[edit | edit source]
Kehoe began his career in the 1920s, a time when the use of lead in industrial applications was widespread. He became the director of the Kettering Laboratory of Applied Physiology at the University of Cincinnati, where he conducted extensive research on lead toxicity. His work was instrumental in establishing the "Kehoe Rule," which posited that lead exposure was safe up to a certain threshold.
Research on Lead[edit | edit source]
Kehoe's research was pivotal in the understanding of lead poisoning. He conducted numerous studies on the effects of lead on the human body, particularly focusing on occupational exposure. His findings suggested that low levels of lead exposure were not harmful, a conclusion that was later challenged by other researchers.
Controversy[edit | edit source]
Kehoe's work was not without controversy. Critics argued that his research was influenced by the lead industry, which funded much of his work. This relationship raised questions about the objectivity of his findings and the potential downplaying of the risks associated with lead exposure.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Despite the controversies, Kehoe's contributions to the field of toxicology were significant. He helped establish occupational health standards and brought attention to the need for regulation of industrial chemicals. His work laid the groundwork for future research on lead toxicity and occupational health.
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