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Female Infertility Associated with Blood Lead and Cadmium Levels
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020 Lead and cadmium are known to be potential female reproductive toxins. However, studies on the relationship between these metals and infertility are limited. This study examines the association between self-reported infertility and blood lead and cadmium
Sohyae Lee, J. Min, Kyoung-bok Min
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International Journal of General Medicine, 2012 Mohammed Adnan Zolaly1, Manal Ibrahim Hanafi2,3, Nashaat Shawky4, Khalid el-Harbi1, Ahmed M Mohamadin5,61Pediatric Department, 2Family and Community Medicine Department, Medical College, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia ...
Zolaly MA +4 more
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The Relation Between Blood Lead Levels and Osteoporosis in Turkish Women
Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi, 2004 Lead is a toxic heavy element which is to 90% deposited in bone until the 6th decade and is given to the blood with pregnancy, lactation and physiologic osteoporosis.
Nurver Turfaner Ertürk +6 more
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Journal of Health and Pollution, 2013 Background. Tema, Ghana’s main industrial city, has many areas that are suspected to be contaminated by lead. Elevated lead levels can affect, among many other issues, mental development, kidney function and blood chemistry.
Innocent Joy Kwame Aboh, PhD +5 more
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Blood lead levels in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review.
Lancet Planetary Health, 2021 BACKGROUND Since the global phase-out of leaded petrol, reports have suggested that lead exposure remains substantial or is increasing in some low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Bret Ericson +5 more
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Blood Lead Levels among Non-Occupationally Exposed Pregnant Women in Southern Thailand
Toxics, 2022 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-related occupations. However, no guidelines exist for pregnant women who
Donrawee Waeyeng +4 more
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Case of Lead Poisoning Associated with Herbal Health Supplements [PDF]
Journal of Health and Pollution, 2020 Background. Lead poisoning is a chronic health condition arising from prolonged ingestion and exposure to lead above permissible limits. Although reported globally, developing countries like India and neighboring countries are amongst the most affected ...
Abbas Ali Mahdi +6 more
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Blood Lead Levels and Mortality [PDF]
Archives of Internal Medicine, 2002 Despite declines in blood lead levels during the past 20 years, lead exposure continues to be a public health concern. Studies have linked lead exposure with increased risk for diverse health outcomes. Few studies have evaluated the association of lead exposure and mortality in the general population.To evaluate the association of lead exposure and ...
Mark, Lustberg, Ellen, Silbergeld
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Frontiers in Public Health, 2022 ObjectivesThis study investigates the trends of blood lead levels in US pregnant women based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2001 to 2018.MethodsA total of 1,230 pregnant women were included in this study.
Jing Wang +5 more
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Factors associated with blood lead levels in children in Shenyang, China: a cross-sectional study
BMC Pediatrics, 2022 Background Although blood lead levels (BLLs) in children are gradually decreasing, low-concentration lead exposure can still exert adverse effects. We studied the factors that affect BLLs in children in Shenyang, China.
Xiao-Jun Cheng +5 more
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