Azarcón por Empacho—Another Cause of Lead Toxicity

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aruna Bose ◽  
Krishan Vashistha ◽  
Bernard J. O'Loughlin
Keyword(s):  
Mexican American ◽  
Lead Toxicity ◽  
Abdominal Symptoms ◽  
American Children ◽  
Orange Powder ◽  
Folk Healers

A new source of toxic lead ingestion has been identified roentgenologically in Mexican-American children and adults. Azarcón is an orange powder that contains 86% to 95% lead tetroxide (Pb3O4. At least three children have been treated with this substance by folk healers for relief of abdominal symptoms. Other Hispanic medical folklores may include this toxic "remedy."

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Keyword(s):  
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Mexican American ◽  
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Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 320-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. S. Farook ◽  
L. Reddivari ◽  
G. Chittoor ◽  
S. Puppala ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
Novel Biomarkers ◽  
American Children

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Vol 699 (1 Prevention an) ◽  
pp. 137-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
JOHN P. FOREYT ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Primary Prevention ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
American Children

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...  
Keyword(s):  
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Mexican American ◽  
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American Children
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