Background

Writing this special report on lead poisoning was prompted by my observation of numerous cases with exceptionally high blood lead levels during the past years. Upon further investigation, I found that some of these individuals were consuming herbal supplements, while others were beauticians frequently using cosmetics. Additionally, a child who regularly played with shiny plastic toys was also affected. Notably, all these cases of lead poisoning presented with acute abdominal pain. The extent of the issue is likely to be significant, as these findings originate from a single center and lead levels in potential causative agents have not been measured. Furthermore, there is a lack of awareness among healthcare providers in Nepal, highlighting an urgent need for comprehensive investigation and policy development to address this public health concern.