Lead poisoning associated with ayurvedic medications--five states, 2000-2003. MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report. [MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep] Journal article | | Title | Lead poisoning associated with ayurvedic medications--five states, 2000-2003. | | Author(s) | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | | Source | MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2004 Jul 9; 53(26):582-4. | | MeSH | Adult
California
Female
Humans
Lead Poisoning
Male
Massachusetts
Medicine, Ayurvedic
Middle Aged
New Hampshire
New York
Texas
| | Abstract | Although approximately 95% of lead poisoning among U.S. adults results from occupational exposure, lead poisoning also can occur from use of traditional or folk remedies. Ayurveda is a traditional form of medicine practiced in India and other South Asian countries. Ayurvedic medications can contain herbs, minerals, metals, or animal products and are made in standardized and nonstandardized formulations. During 2000-2003, a total of 12 cases of lead poisoning among adults in five states associated with ayurvedic medications or remedies were reported to CDC. This report summarizes these 12 cases. Culturally appropriate educational efforts are needed to inform persons in populations using traditional or folk medications of the potential health risks posed by these remedies. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Case Reports
Journal Article
| | PubMed ID | 15241300 |
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