Title of article
Lead Level in Pregnant Women Suffering from Pre-eclampsia in Dakahlia, Egypt
Author/Authors
Motawei, SM Mansoura University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Egypt , Attalla, SM Mansoura University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Egypt , Gouda, HE Mansoura University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Obstetricsand Gynaecology, Egypt , El-Harouny, MA Mansoura University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Egypt , El-Mansoury, AM Mansoura University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Egypt
From page
36
To page
44
Abstract
Background: Lead toxicity is a prevalent health problem in both developed and developing countries. One of the proposed mechanisms for lead-induced organ damage is oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is well-associated with the pregnancy disorder, pre-eclampsia. Exposure to lead may be one of the sources of the oxidative stress that leads to development of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women.Objective: To test if blood lead level of pregnant women suffering from pre-eclampsia is higher than the normal limit. Methods: Using atomic absorption spectrophotometry, blood lead level was measured in 115 pregnant women suffering from pre-eclampsia and compared to its level in a comparison group of 25 healthy pregnant women in Dakahlia governorate, Egypt.Results: The mean±SD blood lead level was 37.68±9.17 μg/dL in women with pre-eclampsia; the value in the comparison group was 14.5±3.18 μg/dL (p 0.001).Conclusion: Pre-eclampsia is significantly associated with a high blood lead level
Keywords
Lead poisoning , Pre , eclampsia , Pregnancy complications
Journal title
The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (IJOEM)
Journal title
The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (IJOEM)
Record number
2579253
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