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- Title
Lead toxicity in children: A review.
- Authors
N., Pradeep Kumar K.; Hegde, Amitha M.
- Abstract
Lead is a widely used metal, but it is simultaneously a versa-tile, subtle, and persistent poison. Lead is toxic to humans, with the most deleterious effects on the hemopoietic, nervous, renal and reproductive systems. The main sources of lead exposure are paints, water, food, dust, soil, kitchen utensils, and leaded gasoline. The majority of cases of childhood lead poisoning are due to oral ingestion and absorption through the gut. Hyperactivity, anorexia, decreased play activity, low intelligence quotient, and poor school performance have been observed in children with high lead levels. Lead crosses the placenta during pregnancy and has been associated with intrauterine death, prematurity and low birth weight. Lead toxicity is a significant but preventable health problem. Medical practitioners and par-ents need to be made more aware and educated regarding the problem of lead toxicity.
- Subjects
LEAD poisoning; LEAD toxicology; PREMATURE infant death; LOW birth weight; FORENSIC toxicology
- Publication
Medico-Legal Update, 2011, Vol 11, Issue 1, p100
- ISSN
0971-720X
- Publication type
Article