SATURNISM AND THE NEED FOR PREVENTION OF HEAVY METAL EXPOSURE

• Autor(a) principal: Vilhena , Danilo Vilela
• Data de Publicação: 2024
• Outros Autores: Pedrosa , Daniel Faria, Vargas, Edimar Júnior Catroli, Pinheiro , Maria Eduarda Santos, Machado , Altielly Montes, Flausino , Victor de Oliveira, Jota , Ana Julia Barros, Dutra , Maria Eduarda Moura Benevenute, Pacheco, Lara Varela Bastos, Soares, Maria Clara Carneiro, Araujo , Thalita Lanes, Vasques, Lara Fernanda Leonardo, Londero, Pedro de Carvalho Soder, Scalla , Ighor, Rocha , Samuel Mendes
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences
• Texto Completo: https://bjihs.emnuvens.com.br/bjihs/article/view/1901
• topic: Saturnism; Health Policies; Saturnism; Health Policies

Saturnism, also known as lead poisoning, occurs due to the accumulation of Lead (Pb) in the blood, found in batteries, paints, ores, and industrial waste. When ingested or inhaled, there is a serum accumulation of this element, which can cause an acute intoxication or lead to a chronic condition after long-term exposure. Objective: To investigate, interpret, and review findings on Saturnism and its relationship with public policies, as this toxic heavy metal, harmful to human health, accumulates in water and soil, posing particular risks to children, pregnant women, and socially vulnerable individuals. Methodology: The Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE/Pubmed) database was used with the descriptors Saturnism AND health policies, selecting review articles and original papers based on eligibility criteria. A total of 363 texts were found, initially narrowed down to 86, from which 53 eligible articles remained. Results: The articles, written in English, also included publications from authors and journals of various nationalities. Most articles covered the year 2020 (16), with the majority published in the last three years. Final considerations: The illness was predominantly observed in citizens subjected to conditions of social vulnerability, resource scarcity, and in areas of higher crime rates. Therefore, there is an unparalleled need for public policies targeting this population, especially pregnant women and children, as the impacts on this group are greater, to reverse this situation and prevent the disease's collateral effects.