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SUMMARY:Lead Exposure and Preeclampsia
DESCRIPTION:Lead Exposure and Preeclampsia. \nResearch 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 µg/dL among pregnant women in the region\, substantially higher than the CDC’s recommended limit of 3.5 µg/dL (Bede-Ojimadu et al.\, 2018).  \nIn Ghana\, environmental factors such as informal lead-acid battery recycling\, use of lead-containing cosmetics\, and contaminated cookware contribute to lead exposure. In Ghana\, over 1.7 million children are estimated to have blood lead levels exceeding 5 micrograms per deciliter – the level above which there is cause for concern according to UNICEF estimates. A national survey revealed that 53.5% of children surveyed in 3 ecological areas of Ghana have BLLs above 5 µg/dL\, indicating widespread environmental contamination. This is yet to be published by Ghana Health Service. Given that lead can cross the placental barrier\, pregnant women are at risk of transferring lead to the fetus\, potentially leading to adverse outcomes like preeclampsia.​ \nThe correlation between high BLLs and preeclampsia underscores the need for public health interventions in Ghana. Strategies may include community education\, regulation of lead-containing products\, and improved prenatal care to monitor and manage lead exposure among pregnant women. \nSpeakers:  \n\nErika Marquez\, Ph.D\, MPH- Assistant Professor\, School of Public Health\, University of Nevada\, Las Vegas\, and Director of the Nevada Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program \nIan Ogurek\, D.O.\, MPH- Internal Medicine Resident\, PGY-2\, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.\nAnita Asamoah\, Ph.D- Senior Research Scientist\, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission\nCaesar Nyadedzor MSc- Toxicologist & Head of Poison Control Unit\, Ghana Health Service\nEsmond Quansah\, DD- Country Director\, Pure Earth Ghana\n\nModerator and Opening Remarks \nNana Agyei Sikapa Ofosu-Manu\, Communications Officer\, Pure Earth Ghana \nDate/Time \n\nJune 9\, 2025\, \n1400 hrs GMT/7 am PST \nZoom: https://unlv.zoom.us/meeting/register/YgPEDrsEQYefvzOqNWtRTQ#/registration\n\nPartners/Organization \n\nPure Earth\nUniversity of Nevada\, Las Vegas School of Public Health. \nNevada Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program\nGhana Health Service\n\n 
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SUMMARY:New Findings on Blood Lead Levels in Georgia\, Cookware Contamination\, and a Lead Burden Index Tool
DESCRIPTION: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\, and practitioners working to reduce lead exposure in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). \nResearchers will present on their latest findings\, which include a new metric\, the Cumulative Population Blood Lead Level (also referred to as the Lead Burden Index)\, which can help quantify the gross impact of lead exposure across regions\, and support governments\, funders\, and international agencies in prioritizing cost-effective interventions. \nWe’ll also present findings from an initial post-intervention blood lead level study in Poti\, Georgia (country)\, and a comprehensive analysis of leachable lead in aluminum cookware from 25 countries\, revealing continued risks from consumer products. \nThe briefing will be followed by a live audience Q&A. \nSpeakers include: \n\nEkaterine Ruadze\, MD\, DrPH National Center for Disease Control and Public Health\, Georgia\nAelita Sargsyan\, MD\, MPH\, Pure Earth\nGordon Binkhorst\, PhD\, Pure Earth\nRichard Fuller\, Pure Earth\nBruce Lanphear\, MD\, MPH\, Simon Fraser University\n\nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.pureearth.org/event/new-findings-on-blood-lead-levels-in-georgia-cookware-contamination-and-a-lead-burden-index-tool/
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