Knowledge Sharing of Medical Practices—Reducing the Negative Socio-Economic Effects of Lead Exposure due to Unhealthy Consumption Habits

Radu Ciprian Țincu, Cătălina Radu, Alecxandrina Deaconu, Corina Frasineanu, Mihai Vrîncuț and Cristian Cobilinschi
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Radu Ciprian Țincu: Department of Clinical Toxicology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
Alecxandrina Deaconu: Department of Management, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, 010374 Bucharest, Romania
Mihai Vrîncuț: Department of Management, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, 010374 Bucharest, Romania
Cristian Cobilinschi: Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania

Sustainability, 2020, vol. 12, issue 4, 1-18

Abstract: The emergence of knowledge economy has created the necessary conditions for an interdisciplinary approach of medical practices. This paper explores, in an interdisciplinary manner, the case of lead exposure in the Romanian context. We consider it crucial to be aware of the socio-economic impact of lead exposure in Romania and prevent unhealthy consumption habits that generate economic and social costs. The purpose of the research is to evaluate the social, economic, and medical effects of lead poisoning, and, on this basis, to identify prevention recommendations. The research was conducted while using a descriptive survey based on qualitative and quantitative methods, by analyzing a group of 115 participants that were admitted in the Toxicology Department of the Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest with the diagnosis of lead exposure/intoxication. The study followed an Observational Retrospective Protocol that was based on the investigations of the participants registered in the Toxicology Department with signs and symptoms suggestive of lead exposure/intoxication. The data was statistically processed by while using Microsoft Excel 2013 and SPSS Statistics 22. Based on our research results, we facilitated the knowledge sharing process of medical practices and formulated a series of recommendations in an interdisciplinary manner, in order to diminish the negative socio-economic effects of unhealthy consumption habits.

Keywords: knowledge sharing; socio-economic impact; medical practices; lead exposure; health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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