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Lead based remedies for empacho: patterns and consequences.

R D Baer1, J Garcia de Alba, L M Cueto

  • 1Department of Anthropology, University of South Florida, Tampa 33620.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|January 1, 1989
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Lead-based folk remedies are used for gastrointestinal issues in Mexico, particularly for empacho. This practice is linked to specific ethnic backgrounds and lower socioeconomic factors, indicating potential health risks.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Public Health
  • Ethnomedicine

Background:

  • Folk remedies are prevalent in various cultures for treating common ailments.
  • Lead exposure poses significant health risks, especially in vulnerable populations.
  • Gastrointestinal problems are frequently addressed using traditional healing practices in Mexico.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and patterns of lead-based folk remedy use in Mexico.
  • To identify demographic and socioeconomic factors associated with the use of these remedies.
  • To understand the consequences of using lead for treating gastrointestinal issues like empacho.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving population sampling in Guadalajara and Oaxaca, Mexico.

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  • Data collection on the use of folk remedies, specifically those containing lead.
  • Analysis of associations between lead use, folk illness treatment (empacho), ethnicity, education, and income.

    • Main Results:

    • Lead-based folk remedies were used by 35% of respondents in Guadalajara and 5% in Oaxaca for empacho.
    • Use of lead was significantly associated with mestizo ethnic background.
    • Lower parental education and income levels correlated with increased lead-based remedy usage.

    Conclusions:

    • Lead-based folk remedies are a notable practice for gastrointestinal problems in the studied Mexican populations.
    • The association with mestizo ethnicity and lower socioeconomic status highlights a public health concern.
    • Further research is needed to assess the health impacts and develop targeted interventions to reduce lead exposure from folk remedies.