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Relação entre níveis de chumbo e cádmio no sangue e a prisão de ventre crônica refratária entre crianças iranianas / Relationship between lead and cadmium levels in blood and refractory chronic constipation among iranian children
Gharibshahi, Nasrin; Javaherizadeh, Hazhir; Khorasgani, Zahra Nazari; Mahdavinia, Masoud.
  • Gharibshahi, Nasrin; Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences. School of Pharmacy. Department of Toxicology. Ahvaz. IR
  • Javaherizadeh, Hazhir; Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences. Alimentary Tract Research Center. Ahvaz. IR
  • Khorasgani, Zahra Nazari; Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences. School of Pharmacy. Department of Toxicology. Ahvaz. IR
  • Mahdavinia, Masoud; Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences. Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute. Toxicology Research Center. Ahvaz. IR
Arq. gastroenterol ; 58(3): 329-336, July-Sept. 2021. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1345281
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

There is limited research examining reasons causing refractory chronic constipation (RCC) in children. The effects of lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) exposures on this condition have been even less clear. However, some related factors may contribute to evaluation of blood lead levels (BLLs) and blood cadmium levels (BCLs).

OBJECTIVE:

The present study aimed to examine the relationship between Pb and Cd exposures and RCC in children living in the city of Ahvaz, Khuzestan Province, in Southwestern Iran.

METHODS:

This study was performed on a total number of 48 children aged 2-13 years, including 36 medically-diagnosed RCC cases and 12 controls referring to a pediatric clinic in the city of Ahvaz. Their BLLs and BCLs were then determined using a graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The data from the researcher-designed questionnaire were also recoded and the related risk factors were analyzed through Spearman's correlation and logistic regression analysis.

RESULTS:

The findings revealed that the geometric means of Pb and Cd in blood samples in the control group were 58.95 µg/dL and 0.45 µg/dL; respectively. These values in the case group were equally 45.26 µg/dL and 0.26 µg/dL; respectively. A significant difference was additionally observed between BCLs in the case and control groups (P<0.01). All children in both groups also had BLLs greater than the permissible limit endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) (≤10 µg/dL). On the other hand, 8.3% of the individuals in the case group and 33.3% of those in the control group had BCLs higher than the acceptable range mentioned by WHO (≤0.5 µg/dL).

CONCLUSION:

Pb and Cd exposures due to environmental pollution and susceptibility to heavy metals may not be associated with RCC in children living in the city of Ahvaz. Although this research was the first one providing data on BLLs and BCLs in children with RCC, the findings could be useful for designing future epidemiologic studies.
RESUMO
RESUMO

CONTEXTO:

Há limitadas pesquisas que procuram razões que causem constipação crônica refratária (CCR) em crianças. Os efeitos das exposições de chumbo (Pb) e cádmio (Cd) nesta condição têm sido ainda menos claros. No entanto, alguns fatores relacionados podem contribuir para a avaliação dos níveis de Pb no sangue (NPbSs) e dos níveis de Cd no sangue (NCdSs).

OBJETIVO:

O presente estudo teve como objetivo examinar a relação entre as exposições de Pb e Cd e a CCR em crianças residentes na cidade de Ahvaz, província de Khuzestan, no Sudoeste do Irã.

MÉTODOS:

Este estudo foi realizado em um número total de 48 crianças de 2 a 13 anos, incluindo 36 casos de CCR diagnosticados clinicamente, e 12 controles encaminhados a uma clínica pediátrica na cidade de Ahvaz. Seus NPbSs e NCdSs foram então determinados usando um espectrógrafo de absorção atômica do forno de grafite. Os dados do questionário projetado pelo pesquisador também foram recodificados, e os fatores de risco relacionados foram analisados por meio da análise de correlação e regressão logística de Spearman.

RESULTADOS:

Os achados revelaram que as médias geométricas de Pb e Cd em amostras de sangue no grupo controle foram de 58,95 μg/dL e 0,45 μg/dL; respectivamente. Esses valores no grupo constipação foram igualmente 45,26 μg/dL e 0,26 μg/dL; respectivamente. Observou-se diferença significativa entre os NCdSs nos grupos de caso e controle (P<0,01). Todas as crianças de ambos os grupos também apresentaram NPbSs maiores do que o limite permitido endossado pela Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) (≤10 μg/dL). Por outro lado, 8,3% dos indivíduos no grupo de casos e 33,3% dos do grupo controle apresentaram NCdSs superiores à faixa aceitável mencionada pela OMS (≤0,5 μg/dL).

CONCLUSÃO:

As exposições de Pb e Cd por poluição ambiental e suscetibilidade a metais pesados podem não estar associadas à CCR em crianças residentes na cidade de Ahvaz. Embora esta pesquisa tenha sido a primeira a fornecer dados sobre NPbSs e NCdSs em crianças com CCR, os achados poderiam ser úteis para a concepção de futuros estudos epidemiológicos.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Cadmium / Lead Type of study: Etiology study / Risk factors Limits: Child / Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Arq. gastroenterol Journal subject: Gastroenterology Year: 2021 Type: Article Affiliation country: Iran Institution/Affiliation country: Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences/IR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Cadmium / Lead Type of study: Etiology study / Risk factors Limits: Child / Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Arq. gastroenterol Journal subject: Gastroenterology Year: 2021 Type: Article Affiliation country: Iran Institution/Affiliation country: Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences/IR