title: [The influence of lead on fetal development].
abstract: The paper determines the mechanism of a noxious effect of lead upon the organism of a child. The authors identify the environmental sources of lead and discuss its metabolism in human body. They also determine the mechanism of toxic lead effect with a special emphasis placed on its transport through the placenta and the resulting detrimental effects for the fetus. The paper also discusses the results of prospective studies indicating a correlation between the exposure of a pregnant woman to lead and the future mental development of her child.
authors.affiliation: I Kliniki Chorób Dzieci Polsko-Amerykańskiego Instytutu Pediatrii CM UJ w Krakowie.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nowak-Wegrzyn
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Pietrzyk
mesh_terms: D005314:Embryonic and Fetal Development / Q000187:drug effects*; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007854:Lead / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D007855:Lead Poisoning; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010920:Placenta / Q000378:metabolism; D011247:Pregnancy; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects
chemical_list: D007854:Lead
vernacular_title: Wpływ ołowiu na rozwój płodu.