In recent years, blood lead incidents have occurred in many places in my country, among which the Anhui blood lead incident, the Shaoxing blood lead incident, and the recent Guangdong Renhua excessive blood lead incident have attracted particular attention. These incidents have caused the public to have deep concerns about the term \”blood lead\”, especially for women who are preparing for pregnancy, because they are well aware of the dangers of lead and the potential threat to the fetus. .
In fact, lead is a toxic heavy metal that has toxic effects on the human nervous system, blood system, cardiovascular system, etc. Long-term or high-dose lead exposure can lead to lead poisoning, which in severe cases can be life-threatening. For women, abnormal blood lead levels during the first trimester of pregnancy may increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, and low birth weight. In addition, high levels of blood lead exposure may cause irreversible damage to fetal brain development, affecting cognitive abilities and behavioral performance. 
The blood lead levels of these people can easily exceed the standard, are you too?
Excessive blood lead means that the lead content in the blood exceeds the normal value of blood lead. If blood lead is too high, it indicates lead poisoning. my country\’s diagnostic standards for blood lead: equal to or greater than 100 micrograms/liter, lead poisoning. Normal blood lead levels are 0-99 micrograms/liter. People with excessive blood lead may experience neurological symptoms such as dizziness, headache, weakness, memory loss, etc. Some people may also experience muscle aches, nausea, abdominal distension and other reactions.
The hospital\’s investigation of blood lead-related factors shows that there are several factors that may affect the blood lead concentration of women, and these groups are prone to excessive blood lead:
1. People whose living environment is polluted.
For example, when decorating a home or workplace, pollution caused by materials can lead to excessive blood lead; if you live in a downtown area or near a chemical plant or refinery, it will cause a certain increase in blood lead.
2. Specific professional groups.
For example, people who are often exposed to ink printing may have elevated blood lead levels; beauticians and women working in metallurgy, batteries, ceramics, paint, petroleum and other industries are also people whose blood lead levels are likely to exceed the standard. Compared with ordinary occupations, beauticians have a higher risk of excessive blood lead. A woman has worked in the beauty industry for 6 years, providing essential oil massages and whitening treatments to customers every day. During her pre-pregnancy check-up, the doctor found that her blood lead was as high as 240 micrograms/liter. This is because the lead in essential oils and whitening products is absorbed through the skin. Lead to elevated blood lead in the human body.
3. People who smoke regularly or inhale second-hand smoke.
Respiratory and digestiveThe digestive tract is the inhalation pathway for lead. For example, lead in car exhaust enters the body through the respiratory tract. Women who smoke frequently or passively smoke may also have excessive blood lead levels due to higher lead content in smoke.
4. People who like to eat foods high in lead.
For example, women who like to eat preserved eggs, French fries, and popcorn are also prone to excessive blood lead levels. Since preserved eggs contain a large amount of lead during the production process, razor clams, clams, and shellfish also contain high levels of lead. Eating too many puffed foods such as potato chips, French fries, and popcorn can also lead to excessive blood lead.
5. Other people whose living habits are not healthy enough.
For example, women who like to wear lipstick and don’t wash their hands before eating. Some women like to wear lipstick and forget to wipe it off when eating, thus entering the digestive tract. Lipstick also contains lead. Some people like to read newspapers while eating. If you don\’t wash your hands before eating, the lead contained in the newspaper will also be eaten into the stomach.
The problem of blood lead cannot be ignored. For women who plan to become pregnant, understanding the dangers of blood lead, mastering the importance of blood lead testing and taking effective preventive measures are the best advice before they welcome the arrival of new life. The best gift for your future baby. A healthy environment is the common expectation and pursuit of everyone. Let’s work together to create a lead-free future for the next generation.
