ASSIGNMENT: THE CRIMES OF LEAD 1.What are the primary sources of environmental and occupational exposures to lead? Ans) Primary sources: a. Burning fossil fuels b. Mining c. Manufacturing Other sources: d. Lead paint in older houses e. Contaminated soil f. Household dust g. Drinking water h. Lead glazed plates and cups a. Painting, Plumbing and Welding b. Automotive repair c. Ammunition manufacturing d. Production of batteries and gasoline 2. List and briefly explain the common and most important
of individuals being studied create an understanding of their readiness to act on a health/behavioral factor based on their particular opinions on selected conditions. Several modifying factors such as age, sex, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or level of education, etc. can determine one’s opinion on their perceived threat of obtaining a disease such as lung cancer based on the severity of the triggers causing the illness. Their likelihood to change an opinion or behavior depends on their perceived
Many people have high blood cholesterol without their knowledge. Because the high blood cholesterol doesn’t have specific symptom or sign, but there are diseases lead to it such as: diabetes, high blood pressure, and Obesity. Cholesterol is a type of fat that produced by the liver which is very important to the body. And it is the main source of energy, making hormone, and it is important to help the body to digest fat and absorb important nutrients. There are two types of cholesterol. HDL is the
Lead Toxicity: Its Effects on Fetal and Infant Development Lead toxicity has been an area of unending research in recent years. There have been positive and negative correlation’s relating its toxic effects to both child developmental deficiencies and adult regression problems. This review will focus on the problems associated with the children. It will discuss various routes of entry of lead into the child’s system, both prenatally and postnatally, the mechanisms employed by lead to cause the
Lead Toxicity in Children Lead poisoning in children was first discovered in 1890 in Queensland, Australia. The lead source was not identified until 1904, when a researcher traced it to the paint used on railings and verandahs. The first discovery of lead poisoning in the United States (with a traceable source) was in 1914; the child had chewed the paint off of his crib. At this time they linked lead poisoning as a cause of convulsions in children. As research progressed and more children were
abnormalities in carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism. The most common feature seen in diabetes is increased blood glucose levels. The main reason for this is either a decreased/ absent insulin production or resistance of the body to the action of insulin or both. The elevated blood glucose levels can lead to long-term complications, especially, in the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, and blood vessels. Diabetes Mellitus can be classified into three main types: Type 1 - Insulin-dependent diabetes, Type
Once used for varying applications, lead is now known for its toxicity in the human body. Dr. Gary Goldstein, the chief executive of Kennedy Krieger Institute wrote, “Exposure to excessive amounts of inorganic lead during toddler years may produce lasting adverse effects upon brain function (Goldstein 1990).” Lead poisoning awareness has become increasingly prevalent in the American government, with lead poisoning testing recommended as early as nine to twelve months of age (Health and Human Services
Children are particularly attracted to higher levels of junk food consumption and cannot resist beverages that contain high levels of sugar, in their daily lives. Although the popularity of refined sugar has lessened due to an increased understanding of health risks, children still consume far more amounts than is healthy. Children are drawn and addicted to sugar because of the flavour and parents cannot resist providing these snacks for their kids because they are affordable. Sugar has been known
properly, which leads to adverse effects in the health. The food we ingest, gets broken down into blood sugar (glucose), which is what fuels our body in the form of energy. This converted glucose needs to enter our cells so that it can be used for energy and growth. And in order for the glucose to enter our cells, there needs to be insulin present, which the beta cells of the pancreas is responsible for producing. This hormone is responsible for maintaining glucose level in the blood. It allows the
tropical forests. This destroys the habitats of many of the forests animals. Another way caffeine indirectly effects the environment is that the coffee plants that process the coffee bean discharge pollutants into rivers and other waterways. This leads to the blockage of oxygen for many aquatic plants and wildlife. Finally caffeine effects the environment through the waste that is produced in the production of coffee. This waste can also play havoc with soil and water sources as coffee pulp is often
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic condition that is characterized by insulin resistance in the body and increased blood glucose levels, known as hyperglycemia (1, 2). Type 2 (T2) diabetes is more common than type 1, and its incidence worldwide is increasing (3). T2 diabetes mellitus commonly affects adults over the age of 45, however its prevalence in children is increasing (4). The cause of diabetes mellitus is multifactorial, and results in a complex pathophysiology (5). This essay will focus
metal poisoning is the toxic accumulation of heavy metals in the soft tissues of the body. Heavy metals are chemical elements that have a specific gravity at least five times that of water. The heavy metals most often implicated in human poisoning are lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium. Some heavy metals, such as zinc, copper, chromium, iron, and manganese, are required by the body in small amounts, but these same elements can be toxic in larger quantities. Heavy metals may enter the body in food, water
childhood lead poisoning prevention, list and note the relative importance of the categories of costs and benefits that need to be considered is projecting a cost/benefit ratio. Use a standard housing remediation approach for those expenses. Where does the balance lay? What are the options and barriers to moving it forward?General Effects of Childhood Lead Poisoning When lead in inhaled it, the lead could be deposited in the bones where some essential body function occurs e.g. blood formations
checks and balances so they may function properly. One of these systems includes the rise and fall of blood glucose and is under the control of the homeostatic regulation process. Homeostasis is essential in blood glucose regulation as high blood glucose levels (hyperglycaemia) and low blood glucose levels (hypoglycaemia) are dangerous and can affect the human body in many ways and can also lead
disorder in which the body is lacking healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to body tissues. There are approximately four hundred different forms of anemic disorders. There are three key causal factors of anemia: a significant blood loss, a decrease in the body's ability to make new red blood cells, or a disorder that causes the increased destruction of red blood cells. Anyone can acquire anemia at any time. Poor diet, abnormal hormone levels, some chronic diseases and pregnancy can bring
create almost no insulin that is key for transforming glucose into vitality. Individuals with Type 1 diabetes need to carry out the work of the pancreas and get the insulin through injections or a pump. The insulin works to diminish the level of glucose in the blood. Various elements may be behind the occurrence of Type 1 diabetes, including hereditary qualities
certain amount of carbohydrates are a necessity for the body because they are a source of fuel. Also, meats and dairy contain cholesterol and when one eats this food in excess the cholesterol begins to build up in the arteries and blood vessels. This build up can eventually lead to heart disease and various other health risks. Carbohydrates provide energy for the body to function. When these carbohydrates are not eaten the body then burns its stored fat for fuel. As the body's supply of fat diminishes
Diabetes is a disease caused by a number of factors such as due to complete or partial loss of insulin production or complete or partial loss of its action or both. Whatever the type of diabetes, the main feature of all types of diabetes is elevated level of blood glucose termed as hyperglycemia. A disease forming alterations in capillary’s basement membrane thickening, elevation of matrix of vessel wall and proliferation cell leading to the vascular complications such as narrowing of the lumen, and early
childhood lead poisoning. The most obvious source of lead poisoning is through paint, especially paint that is used on the interior and exterior surfaces of ancient houses in this area. Lead poisoning affects mostly young children of age range of 1 year old to 6 years old. Lead poisoning occurs due to increase in concentration of lead in the blood (Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention, 2014). The standardized measure to diagnose a child
Regulation of blood glucose in the human body Cannon (1989) used the term homeostasis to describe the consistency of the internal environment and the regulatory integrated mechanisms are directed to maintain it. He also stated that it was how the system responded to an emergency by trying to meet the sudden external demands which have been placed upon the human body (1). Homeostasis is important within the human body because it maintains the optimum environment required for various processes to occur