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Quantitatif Risk Assesment (QRA) Paparan Timbal (Pb) Sebagai Upaya Preventif  Pada Masyarakat Nelayan Pesisir Alfina Baharuddin; Yuliati Yuliati; Indasari Indasari; Adira Artika Aulia
Window of Public Health Journal Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Pusat Kajian dan Pengelolaan Jurnal FKM UMI

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33096/ne1nqj85

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Lead is a heavy metal that is often found in shellfish. Increased lead levels in shellfish are also associated with increasing industrialization. The purpose of this study was to determine the QMR and lead (Pb) exposure concentration among shellfish fishermen in the waters of North Galesong. This study is quantitative in nature, using analytical methods with a cross-sectional approach to determine the factors associated with lead (Pb) exposure in fishermen's hair. The research design is descriptive. The research design used is a cross-sectional study. The research sample consisted of 30 coastal fishermen located in the waters of Galesong Takalar. The sampling method used was purposive sampling. This study showed that the results of the chi-square test obtained a value of p= 0.426 > α (0.05), so it can be concluded that there is no significant relationship between body weight and lead concentration from height at high risk and Pb concentration does not meet the requirements in 1 (20.0%) person and height at high risk and Pb concentration meets the requirements in 4 (80.0%) people with a total of 5 (100%). It can be concluded that there is no relationship between nutritional status, there is a relationship between duration of consumption, and there is no relationship between health complaints. It is hoped that fishermen will increase their awareness in efforts to reduce and pay attention to the duration of shellfish consumption to minimize lead exposure.
Mercury Exposure in Pregnant Women Using Whitening Cosmetics and Potential Health Risks Hasriwiani Habo Abbas; Yuliati Yuliati; Besse Rafiqah Andi Wajuanna
JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN Vol 23 No 1 (2025): JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN
Publisher : Research and Community Service Unit, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31965/infokes.Vol23.Iss1.1904

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Recently, women are increasingly using whitening cosmetics to beautify their skin. However, they are not aware that whitening cosmetics contain mercury. Several studies have reported high levels of mercury in skin whitening creams. Women, especially pregnant and lactating mothers, who use these creams are at risk of mercury poisoning because long-term exposure can cause permanent nerve damage, kidney disorders, fertility problems, and congenital disabilities.  This study aimed to analyze mercury exposure in pregnant women using whitening cosmetics and potential health risks. This research method is an observational analytic, cross-sectional design. The instrument is a questionnaire. Sampling was carried out at Khadijah 1 Hospital, Makassar City. The sample in this study consisted of 20 pregnant women who used whitening cosmetics, 20 who did not use whitening cosmetics and 20 samples of whitening cosmetics used by pregnant women. The cosmetic samples analyzed were the concentration of mercury contained in the cosmetics. Mercury testing was conducted at The Indonesian Institute for Public Health Laboratories, Makassar (BBLK). Data analysis using SPSS software. This result study showed that 20 cosmetics used by pregnant women were detected with mercury. The highest mercury concentration was 86.1 ppm, and the lowest was 3.5 ppm. Those registered with the Food and Drug Administration (BPOM) were 11 cosmetics, and 9 were not registered with BPOM. Statistical analysis shows a correlation between the frequency, duration, and volume of cosmetic use and mercury concentration in pregnant women's hair, namely 0.008, 0.017, and 0.032, respectively. The potential health risks experienced by pregnant women who use cosmetic whitening creams are anemia of as much as 55%, the fetus not actively moving as much as 15%, and the weight of the fetus not increasing as much as 30%. The statistical analysis of the relationship between mercury exposure and potential health risk experienced by pregnant women, with a p-value of 0.039 < p-value of 0.05. The use of whitening cosmetics in pregnant women can have an impact on the fetus in the womb. Therefore, pregnant women should not use cosmetics containing mercury during pregnancy and should increase their knowledge about the contents of cosmetics.