A New Zealand study found that
childhood lead exposure increases the risk of developing
mental disorders. Experts have concluded that
The effects of lead in childhood have a long-term effect on
adult mental health and personality
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How does lead affect children?
Millions of adults were exposed to high levels.
lead in childhood. Peak lead consumption worldwide
was observed in the middle and the end of the 20th century. From 1976 to 1980 the average
a child living in Russia had blood lead levels above 15
mcg / dl.
Epidemiologists have hypothesized the relationship between exposure
child lead and mental disorders in adults.
Lead exposure in the era of leaded gasoline could
promote subtle, lifelong disturbances in emotions and behavior
person
Mental disorders are detected at least until
38 years.
The relationship between childhood lead poisoning and psychopathology
symptoms were noticeable at the end of the 20th century. Associated with lead
changes in emotions and behaviors probably appear early and
persist throughout life.
Conclusions suggest that lead
changes can create conditions for the development of mental
disorders
Lead exposure in childhood can change the way people lead
yourself or are perceived by other people throughout their lives.
In other studies in adults exposed
lead in childhood was associated with failure in life. Have
таких людей наблюдалось большее число психических
diseases, poor physical health, less satisfaction
work and interpersonal problems.
The new generation is almost saved
Until 2019, several studies were conducted that
found that in current children lead is 3 times less in the blood.
This metal concentration does not pose a health risk.
Many lead products are currently banned.
or strictly limited.
Where lead is not replaceable, should be used
special production methods. If the metal enters the waste
water, it must be removed or collected, cleaned, and then
disposed of properly.
To protect potentially vulnerable occupations, employers and
workers must comply with the relevant technical regulations.
security. These include monitoring lead concentrations in
air and blood staff.
This study is relevant to future research,
public policy and clinical practice. For researchers
these results complement the assumption that toxins
environment can affect important mental functions.
Future toxicological studies should
Consider assessing the effect of metal on physical
health.
As an aging generation of people is also possible, with the loss
bone mass of lead is released into the blood. He can
spread throughout the body, leading to long-term
health implications. It is possible that
problems of pediatrics in the past may present new problems for
psychiatry of the elderly.
Is it possible to get rid of lead?
Chelation treatment is prescribed to remove lead from the blood.
agents such as D-penicillamine. Nevertheless, chelates cause
strong side effects. Therefore, they are not prescribed for more than
long period of time. Most often, chelates are also washed out.
vital trace elements from the body.
Lead Mental Disorders Impossible
eliminate.
If a child has a high concentration of metal in childhood,
irreversible damage to the nerve fibers. Also lead
deposited in the bones, so with osteoporosis can fall into
blood.
Adult patients over the age of 35
It is recommended to undergo psychodiagnostics. The only way
get rid of mental disorders – take purposeful
medications and be treated by psychotherapists.
Self-medication is not categorically
recommended.
