Cadmium is dangerous for children like mercury

Studies show that toxic cadmium such as lead and mercury, directly affects children's brain development.

The source of Cadmium (Cd) in the environment is increasing due to the development of the mining, metallurgy and farmland industry. Some foods contain Cd in very small amounts like cereals, especially potatoes, sunflower seeds, and tobacco. Cd also found in Chinese-made children's toys as reported by newspapers.

Toys for unknown children can be a source of toxic Cadmium.

Assoc. Dr. Robert Wright on Harvard's pediatrics and environmental health the lead author of the study, emphasized that there is a link between Cd and child disabilities that were previously thought to be harmless. Currently, the status of children exposed to Cd is high.

Scientists say Cd can be dangerous because it changes the way the brain develops. It was found that neurotoxicity in children by Cd, causing them to develop mental retardation and reduce intelligence index. The study of 2,199 children between the ages of 6 and 15 found 12.6% with learning disabilities and 10.5% were enrolled in special education classes.

Dr. Bruce Lanphear, one of the leading experts on the effects of lead in children, said: 'The impact models we are seeing in Cd are very similar to what we see with other poisons, including lead and mercury '.

Cd is a threat to the adult body, but the kidney is the most sensitive organ to its toxic effects. Cd is classified as a carcinogen, related to kidney, lung and prostate cancer.