Background Mechanistic studies show that heavy metals interfere with the hematopoietic
system by inhibiting key enzymes, which could lead to anemia. However, the link between …

Of 218 million working children worldwide, many are suspected to be exposed to hazardous
chemicals. This review aims to synthesize reported evidence over the last two decades on …

In China, data relating to the historic prevalence of childhood lead poisoning suggest its
pervasiveness. This review analysed published epidemiological data on blood lead levels …

Lead (Pb) exposure during different stages of development has demonstrated dose,
duration, sex, and tissue-specific pathophysiological outcomes due to altered epigenetic …

Biomonitoring studies are important for quantifying the body burden of pollutants and their
possible effects on health. Serum concentration of 42 elements was assessed by ICP-MS in …

Abstract Background Lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) heavy metals are considered potentially
hazardous toxins which cause serious health problems. Many studies reported that the …

Exposure to lead (Pb) through drinking water has been linked to adverse health outcomes.
Children are particularly susceptible. This study was designed to measure Pb contamination …

Background A previous study observed high blood lead levels (BLL) in preschool children
attending 50 day care centers (DCC) in São Paulo, Brazil. Objective To identify whether lead …

Biomonitoring of chemical concentrations in humans is important for detecting, monitoring,
and addressing a wide range of health threats. However, it is virtually absent across many …

Africa's economy is growing faster than any other continent and it has been estimated that
the middle class in Africa now exceeds 350 million people. This has meant a parallel …