Background Discrepancies are present in the findings from clinical trials evaluating a
physiological role of iron status in the lead-exposed population. Objective The purpose of …

Concerns are growing regarding the presence of toxic elements such as arsenic (As),
cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and lead (Pb) in the ingredients and prepared foods for infants …

One in three children globally is estimated to have blood lead levels (BLL) at or above the
BLL reference value of 5 μg/dL with increased burden falling on low-and middle-income …

Preventing childhood lead exposure has been at the forefront of environmental and public
health policy in the United States for decades. When prevention fails and children are …

Background Dysregulation of systolic, diastolic blood pressure (SBP, DBP), and pulse
pressure (PP) in children may predict elevated blood pressure (BP) in adulthood. Toxicant …

Environmental lead exposure is a well-known and significant public health concern. In areas
with low lead exposure, comprehensive and detailed research and validation are needed to …

Concerns have been raised regarding toxic-element (arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury)
contamination of commercially available infant foods around the world. Young children are …

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the association between blood lead level (BLL) and
abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) in US adults aged≥ 40 years. Methods: We obtained …

Though age-standardized disability-adjusted life-years rates due to lead exposure are
declining globally, lead continues to harm global populations and, in particular, young …

Protecting one of our most vulnerable populations, infants and young children, is among the
FDA's highest priorities, and reducing their exposure to environmental chemical …