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Lead toxicity: a review.
Ab Latif Wani1, Anjum Ara1, Jawed Ahmad Usmani2
1Section of Genetics, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Utter Pradesh, India.
Interdisciplinary Toxicology
|August 4, 2016
Summary
Lead toxicity poses severe global health risks due to lead
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Toxicology
- Public Health
Background:
- Lead toxicity is a significant environmental health concern with widespread detrimental effects on human physiology.
- Despite controls in some nations, lead's continued use in developing countries exacerbates its prevalence as an environmental pollutant.
- Lead's persistence and extensive applications contribute to rising environmental levels and associated health threats.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current literature on lead toxicity, including recent findings and updates.
- To specifically examine the toxic effects of lead on the renal, reproductive, and nervous systems.
- To present available treatment techniques for lead toxicity with recent advancements.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of existing research on lead toxicity.
- Analysis of studies focusing on specific organ system impacts (renal, reproductive, nervous).
- Compilation and summary of current and emerging treatment strategies.
Main Results:
- Lead affects nearly all human bodily functions, highlighting its systemic toxicity.
- Significant toxic impacts are observed in the renal, reproductive, and nervous systems.
- Various treatment modalities exist, with ongoing developments in therapeutic approaches.
Conclusions:
- Lead toxicity remains a critical global health issue requiring ongoing management and prevention strategies.
- Understanding lead's specific organ system toxicity is crucial for targeted interventions.
- Advancements in treatment offer hope for mitigating the adverse effects of lead exposure.
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