Hazardous environmental factors causing renal damage in children.
- Author:
Zhi-Quan XU
1
;
Zhu-Wen YI
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Hainan Provincial People's Hospital, Haikou 570311, China. xzq0898@163.com.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Child;
Environmental Pollution;
adverse effects;
Humans;
Kidney Diseases;
etiology
- From:
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
2014;16(4):319-324
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Hazardous environmental factors invade the body through multiple routes, including ingestion, inhalation and absorption by contact with the skin and mucous membrane. They are from various sources and soil, water, air, building and decorative materials, foods and daily necessities are the main carriers. According to their physical and chemical properties and morphological characteristics, these hazardous factors are classified as metals, inorganic matter, organic matter, radioactive substances, biological toxins, viruses, bacteria, mycoplasmas, chlamydiae and parasites. They cause diseases through blood and urine and also have kidney susceptibility. This article suggests that pediatricians should fully understand the characteristics and seriousness of hazardous environmental factors that cause renal damage, and pay attention to the prevention and control of these factors so as to minimize renal damage in children.
