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R D Baer1, J Garcia de Alba, L M Cueto, A Ackerman, S Davison.
Abstract
This paper discusses research designed to investigate the patterns and consequences of the use of lead based folk remedies in the treatment of some gastrointestinal problems in Mexico. Use of lead is seen in 35% of the population sampled in Guadalajara who treated the folk illness empacho, and 5% of a similar population in Oaxaca. Lead use seems to be associated with mestizo ethnic background, and with lower levels of parental education and income.Mesh：
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Year: 1989 PMID： 2629119 DOI： 10.1016/0277-9536(89)90238-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Soc Sci Med ISSN： 0277-9536 Impact factor: 4.634