학술논문

Lead Poisoning From Home-Prepared Indian Spices in 3 Families.
Document Type
Article
Source
Clinical Pediatrics; Sep2023, Vol. 62 Issue 8, p824-829, 6p
Subject
Home environment
Cognition
Children
Families & psychology
Lead poisoning prevention
Food contamination
Safety
Spices
Lead poisoning
Public health
Turmeric
Toxicology
Environmental exposure
Lead
India
Language
ISSN
00099228
Abstract
Spice consumption, along with other environmental factors, can contribute to pediatric lead poisoning. Although public health efforts have increased awareness of contamination of spices, false assumptions regarding the safety of home-prepared spices have emerged. Here, we present the clinical features, family beliefs, and environmental toxicology of 3 spice-associated pediatric lead poisoning cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]