Tenemos un problema gravisimo de intoxicación con plomo en México. Es imposible resolverlo si no empezamos a priorizarlo y a enseñarle a nuestros profesionales de la salud a detectarlo y prevenirlo!

"Lead-tainted clay pots like my grandmother used in Mexico underscore the need for better environmental education among healthcare professionals." ehn.org/lead-exposure-…

I don't think I'll ever get over this night... Capital Weather Gang northern lights in snp

We launched the Partnership for a #LeadFreeFuture with USAID to support youths like Salah. Missed our #ILPPW2024 webinar? Hear Salah's journey—from e-waste worker in Ghana to advocate and nurse—and learn how we can ensure bright futures begin lead-free. 🎥

LISTEN: Dr. Ufuoma 🛰🌍, a current fellow and a postdoctoral fellow in the school of geography, development, and environment at University of Arizona, joins the podcast to discuss environmental injustice at prisons across the U.S. Listen here: ehn.org/toxic-prisons-…

En México, la principal fuente de la exposición a plomo entre la población general es el uso de loza de barro vidriada. Para prepar, servir o almacenar alimentos y bebidas usa solo barro “Sin plomo”, como el que promueve FONART #plomo #intoxicación #saludpublica

Op-ed: How my family’s culinary traditions opened my eyes to invisible environmental threats. "Lead-tainted clay pots like my grandmother used in Mexico underscore the need for better environmental education among healthcare professionals." ehn.org/lead-exposure-…

"30% of Latin American children still show blood lead levels above 5 μg/dL" Lead poisoning is high near mining cites, battery disposal, and contaminated industrial areas. This rots kids' brains - hurting their cognitive development & elevating risks of violence. cc Alexander Berger

Efectos a la salud por #Ozono y como contribuir para disminuir la contaminación. #ContingenciaAmbiental #SIMAT_CDMX

According to the UN Environment Programme, 60% of the plastic recycled across the world is collected by waste pickers. While their contribution to the community is vital, they are often unrecognised, unprotected and discriminated against. #WastePickersDay

¡Parte de mi tesis fue publicada! Encontramos que la contaminación industrial y la falta de acceso a la salud están relacionadas con un mayor número de casos de cardiopatías congénitas, una de las principales causas de muerte infantil en México. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bd…

A landmark study by the INSP found that lead poisoning in Mexican children leads to an average IQ loss of 4 points and a staggering $33 billion (USD) in lifetime income losses, equivalent to 2.8% of Mexico’s GDP.

It was an honor to speak at the BRS COP youth side event "Children’s Environmental Health in the BRS Conventions: Multistakeholder Workshop on Future Data and Policy Priorities"

No se pierdan este webinar gratuito que estamos organizando sobre plásticos! Mundo Químico Leo Trasande, MD, MPP Red ESPESIES

¡Es hoy!

¿Es bueno o malo el #fluoruro para la salud? Entérate en este simposio gratuito en línea. 🗓️Jueves 19 a las 5 pm. ¡Te esperamos!

En México, 1.38 millones de niñas y niños de 1 a 4 años presentan intoxicación por plomo en sangre 🩸🚨 ¡Si usas loza de barro, que sea libre de plomo para proteger a tu familia! ✅