Dr Mahfuzar Rahman

From lead poisoning to cardiac deaths

If left unaddressed, lead poisoning will substantially strain Bangladesh's already challenged healthcare system.

Ladies, take a note. The cosmetics you use may contain lead!

Cosmetics, generally known as makeup care products, are used to restore and enhance the appearance of the human body, particularly the face. But recent studies from Bangladesh and India have reported moderate to high amounts of lead in many cosmetics, including lipsticks and religious powders. Dermal exposure to lead does not pose a risk; however, mouth-to-fingers exposure contaminated by the way of touching the skin poses a risk.

Lead poisoning: The next big threat for Bangladesh

Bangladesh is grappling with one of the largest cases of lead poisoning in history.

Lead poisoning Ravaging a nation

In the eighth five-year plan, the government has set a target of raising GDP. After reaching the goal by 2024, the second

Lead poisoning and stunting in Bangladesh: a missing link

Long-term malnutrition might at first seem like a medical condition and its remedial measures easy, using balanced diet, appropriate for age, along

Lead: Killer in the kitchen

Lead is a silent killer. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified lead as one of the leading chemicals of concern to public health, and the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation estimates that lead exposure caused nearly one million global deaths and accounts for more than 20 million years of healthy life lost in 2019.

Recycled lead-acid battery putting Bangladesh in danger

More than a million battery-operated auto-rickshaws sprang up out of nowhere in Bangladesh and are now being used by millions of people every day.

Eradicate lead to have a prosperous generation

Today, as we all are confronting serious health risks from environmental pollution and hazardous materials, children are not exempted. Over 40%

September 16, 2023
September 16, 2023

From lead poisoning to cardiac deaths

If left unaddressed, lead poisoning will substantially strain Bangladesh's already challenged healthcare system.

June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023

Ladies, take a note. The cosmetics you use may contain lead!

Cosmetics, generally known as makeup care products, are used to restore and enhance the appearance of the human body, particularly the face. But recent studies from Bangladesh and India have reported moderate to high amounts of lead in many cosmetics, including lipsticks and religious powders. Dermal exposure to lead does not pose a risk; however, mouth-to-fingers exposure contaminated by the way of touching the skin poses a risk.

October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022

Lead poisoning: The next big threat for Bangladesh

Bangladesh is grappling with one of the largest cases of lead poisoning in history.

December 31, 2021
December 31, 2021

Lead poisoning Ravaging a nation

In the eighth five-year plan, the government has set a target of raising GDP. After reaching the goal by 2024, the second

March 28, 2021
March 28, 2021

Lead poisoning and stunting in Bangladesh: a missing link

Long-term malnutrition might at first seem like a medical condition and its remedial measures easy, using balanced diet, appropriate for age, along

February 28, 2021
February 28, 2021

Lead: Killer in the kitchen

Lead is a silent killer. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified lead as one of the leading chemicals of concern to public health, and the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation estimates that lead exposure caused nearly one million global deaths and accounts for more than 20 million years of healthy life lost in 2019.

February 7, 2021
February 7, 2021

Recycled lead-acid battery putting Bangladesh in danger

More than a million battery-operated auto-rickshaws sprang up out of nowhere in Bangladesh and are now being used by millions of people every day.

January 3, 2021
January 3, 2021

Eradicate lead to have a prosperous generation

Today, as we all are confronting serious health risks from environmental pollution and hazardous materials, children are not exempted. Over 40%

December 27, 2020
December 27, 2020

Immunity boosting turmeric: Is Lead a concern?

Turmeric is an important ingredient in many South Asian dishes and is commonly used throughout the region for its rich flavour and medicinal properties.

December 13, 2020
December 13, 2020

Get the lead out!

Lead is a toxic metal in the globe. It is one of the most ubiquitously spread toxic metals due to thousands of years of use in many applications.

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