Unveiling a hidden hazard: lead poisoning from hobbyist activities and its long-term impact
This case underscores the need for awareness of non-traditional sources of lead exposure, such as hobbyist activities. Effective diagnosis and treatment, including chelation therapy, can significantly alleviate the effects of lead poisoning. Ongoing monitoring is essential to manage long-term health outcomes related to chronic lead exposure.
Authors
- Cristiana Gambelunghe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2045-9145)
- Luca Tomassini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8297-7701)
- Mauro Zampolini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8089-8583)
- Nicola Murgia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8180-1018)
- Angela Gambelunghe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8571-4587)
- Marco Dell’Omo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6476-9893)
- Daniele Lillacci
- Chiara Pucci
- Alessandra Deini
Institutions
- Università di Camerino (IT)
- University of Ferrara (IT)
- University of Perugia (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Published
- 2025-05-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.35371/aoem.2025.37.e15
- Primary Topic
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00