Contamination by potentially toxic elements, especially lead, is a growing global issue that
has been always fraught with challenges due to its adverse effects on public health. The …

Epidemiological studies have shown associations between prenatal exposure to lead (Pb)
and neurodevelopmental effects in young children. Prenatal exposure is generally …

At low levels, the effects of lead on specific neurocognitive processes, such as executive
functioning, is not well understood. The aim of this systematic review is to synthesize the …

Objectives: Lead is one of the most toxic heavy metal prevalent in the environment, which
affects almost all major organs including heart, brain, intestines, kidneys as well as …

Background In utero exposure to toxic metal substances can cause severe
neurodevelopmental deficits in developing fetus and infant. Methods We evaluated the …

Lead (Pb) is a heavy metal that is toxic to humans, especially children and pregnant women.
In Thailand, guidelines exist to minimize lead exposure in pregnant women working in lead …

This study investigated the effects of sub‑chronic administration of lead (Pb) acetate on
thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBA‑RS), total sulfhydryl content, protein carbonyl …

Methods: A descriptive study was undertaken to evaluate blood lead estimation in pregnant
women and umbilical blood lead levels in a community hospital. Blood samples from 104 …

Highlights•Acute and chronic lead exposures from cottage industries in Africa are
highlighted.•Lead poisoning outbreaks at community and household level are …

Abstract Childhood lead (Pb 2+) intoxication is a global public health problem best known
for producing deficits in learning and poor school performance. Human and preclinical …