Table 4
Conclusions and recommendations.
| Conclusions | |
| (i) There is evidence of pediatric exposure to As, Cd, Pb, and Hg in Emerging Market countries, often as a result of industrial development activities. | | (ii) There is indication that children’s health is being affected as a result of these exposures. | | (iii) Limited studies in the peer-reviewed literature document the extent of metals exposure and health consequences in Emerging Market countries. | | (iv) Country-specific reference values are largely unavailable in Emerging Market countries making interpretation of exposure assessment difficult. | | (v) There is incomplete knowledge of the public health impact of exposure to As, Cd, Pb, and Hg in Emerging Market countries. | |
| Recommendations | |
| (i) Authors recommend further study and publication on pediatric metal exposures and interventions to decrease exposures in Emerging Market countries. | | (ii) Authors recommend development of country-specific reference values for these metals. | | (iii) Authors recommend ensuring local dissemination of study findings and translation into action-based public health interventions with followup to evaluate the effects of interventions. | | (iv) Authors recommend continuing education for healthcare providers and public health professionals about exposure routes and prevention strategies. | |
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