Lead

Y. Finkelstein; E. J. Martinez-Finley; L. G. Costa; M. Aschner

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-385157-4.00262-1

Lead

Y. Finkelstein, E. J. Martinez-Finley, L. G. Costa, M. Aschner

Molecular Pharmacology

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Abstract

Lead (Pb) is a naturally occurring heavy metal, abundant in the environment and a very common biological contaminant. It is a ubiquitous health hazard that poses a major risk, first and foremost for children. Lead may adversely affect the nervous system and impair its development in the critical stages during the fetal period and infancy. This overview examines its health hazards, mechanisms of toxicity, clinical manifestations, and medical treatment.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	848-852
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	9780123851574
ISBN (Print)	9780123851581
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-385157-4.00262-1
State	Published - Jan 1 2014

Keywords

Brain development
Children
Environmental exposure
Health hazard
Heavy metal
Lead
Lead poisoning
Lead toxicity
Neurobehavior
Occupational exposure

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Medicine

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