Events

Lead Exposure and Preeclampsia. Research indicates a relationship between elevated blood lead levels (BLLs) and the incidence of preeclampsia, a hypertensive disorder during pregnancy. In Sub-Saharan Africa, including Ghana, women of childbearing age often exhibit BLLs exceeding recommended safety thresholds. A systematic review reported a weighted mean BLL of 26.24…

Pure Earth and ISCHE present New Findings on Blood Lead Levels in Georgia, Metal Cookware Contamination, and Population Burdens, which will spotlight three new studies that deepen our understanding of global lead exposure and its health impacts. This technical session will present fresh data and analytical tools for researchers, policymakers,…