Lead Exposure Can Affect Early Childhood Development and Could Be Aggravated by Stunted Growth: Perspectives from Mexico.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lead can affect early childhood development (ECD) differentially due to nutritional deficiencies that lead to stunted growth, defined as being at least two standard deviations below the average height-for-age. These deficiencies are more frequent among children living in rural locations or with lower socioeconomic status (SES); however, studies at a population level are scarce worldwide. Early childhood development plays a crucial role in influencing a child's health and wellbeing throughout life. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze how stunted growth can modify the association between lead exposure and ECD in children from disadvantaged communities.

Methods

Data were analyzed from the 2018 National Health and Nutrition Survey in localities with fewer

SUBMITTER: Cordoba-Gamboa L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10049063 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature