Hazardous environmental factors causing renal damage in children / 中国当代儿科杂志
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
; (12): 319-324, 2014.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-269480
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ABSTRACT
Hazardous environmental factors invade the body through multiple routes, including ingestion, inhalation and absorption by contact with the skin and mucous membrane. They are from various sources and soil, water, air, building and decorative materials, foods and daily necessities are the main carriers. According to their physical and chemical properties and morphological characteristics, these hazardous factors are classified as metals, inorganic matter, organic matter, radioactive substances, biological toxins, viruses, bacteria, mycoplasmas, chlamydiae and parasites. They cause diseases through blood and urine and also have kidney susceptibility. This article suggests that pediatricians should fully understand the characteristics and seriousness of hazardous environmental factors that cause renal damage, and pay attention to the prevention and control of these factors so as to minimize renal damage in children.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Target 3.9: Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Environmental Pollution
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Kidney Diseases
Aspects:
Social determinants of health
Limits:
Child
/
Humans
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article