ReviewCureus2023
Unveiling the Health Ramifications of Lead Poisoning: A Narrative Review.
Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.
What it found
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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
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Who cites it
11 citing papers in PubMed, 24 citations in OpenAlex.
- Toxic Trace Element Levels in Maternal and Cord Blood Worldwide and Their Impact on Pregnancy: A Narrative Review.Journal of xenobiotics · 2026Review
- From awareness to action: enhancing mothers' knowledge and practices on lead exposure among young children in the Bani-Khaled Village, Minia Governorate.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Development of 3D-Printable Lead-Free Composite Materials for Mixed Photon and Neutron Attenuation.Polymers · 2026Article
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- Perinatal Lead (Pb) Exposure Increases Mouse Embryonic Weight and Alters Neuronal Gene Expression.bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology · 2025Article
- Spirulina as a natural shield: a comprehensive review of its protective effects against lead toxicity.Archives of toxicology · 2025Review
- Lead Toxicity and Maternal Exposure: Characterisation of Alveolar Bone Changes on Offspring Rats.Biological trace element research · 2025Article
- Review
- Heavy Metal Contamination: Sources, Health Impacts, and Sustainable Mitigation Strategies with Insights from Nigerian Case Studies.F1000Research · 2025Review
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- Association between machine learning-assisted heavy metal exposures and diabetic kidney disease: a cross-sectional survey and Mendelian randomization analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
Corrections and comments
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Authors and funding
4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
The presence of lead (Pb) in children's toys and paint is a significant global public health concern. Numerous studies conducted worldwide have measured lead concentrations in these products. This article aims to examine the research findings and shed light on the implications for human health, including legal consequences and public awareness. Despite regulations on lead levels in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) paints and children's toys in many countries, several reviewed documents indicate that these products often contain substantial amounts of lead, frequently surpassing legal limits. Particularly high levels of lead in paints have been found in countries such as China, Thailand, and Brazil. It is crucial to raise awareness among parents by educating them about this issue and empowering them to take proactive measures to protect their children from lead poisoning associated with toys and colored paints. There is also global support for eliminating lead pigments and regulating the amount of lead in PVC toys.
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Registered trials
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