Anemia affects over thirty percent of the world’s population, and contrary to what is usually believed, it distresses people all over the world, not just the ones in the developing countries. Anemia occurs when there is not enough hemoglobin, an oxygen-carrying agent, in the red blood cells. No one really is immune to anemia and it is common knowledge that anemia can be caused by iron deficiency, poor nutrition (low levels of vitamin B12), blood loss, kidney problems, regular consumption of large amounts of painkillers such as as ibuprofen and aspirin or a genetic condition. It is less universally acknowledged that anemia is another lead effect.
Lead is absorbed by being ingested as food or drink, inhaled, and to a lesser degree, it is also taken in through the skin. Once in the body, lead ends up in blood, soft tissues such as brain, bone marrow, liver, and kidneys, as well as, in bones and teeth.
Lead is a “sneaky” metal; it mimics calcium and our bodies are unable to tell the difference between calcium and lead. Pretending it is calcium, lead binds to proteins on red blood cells. By doing this, it interferes with the production and function of oxygen carrying hemoglobine. As a result, not enough oxygen gets to various tissues which in turn causes anemia.
If you think that you or your child might have anemia, schedule a doctor's appointment immediately and ask to have a blood test that looks not only at the more known causes of anemia, but have lead levels looked at as well.
Joanna Cerazy, Co-author
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