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Lead is a very strong poison. When a person swallows a lead object or breathes in lead dust, some of the poison can stay in the body and cause serious health problems.Lead used to be very common in gasoline and house paint in the U.S.
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Lead poisoning occurs when a person swallows, absorbs, or inhales lead in any form. The result can be damaging.
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A toxic condition that results from the ingestion of lead, typically occurring in young children.Lead poisoning occurs when small amounts of lead, usually in the air or dust, are ingested over a period of time. Its victims are chiefly young childr...
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Lead poisoning occurs when a person swallows, absorbs, or inhales lead in any form. The result can be damaging to the brain, nerves, and many other parts of the body.
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Lead poisoning occurs when a person swallows or inhales lead in any form. The result can be damage to the brain, nerves, and many other parts of the body.
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In developing countries, occupational and environmental exposures still exist and are a serious public health problem.Lead poisoning, or plumbism, is defined as a toxic condition caused by the ingestion or inhalation of the metallic element lead, ...
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Lead is a metal. It was once used in things like paint, china, and water pipes. Too much lead can make you, your children, and even your pets sick. Breathing, touching, or eating dust containing lead is the most likely way of being exposed. Dust gets on the hands. It can then enter the mouth.
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You or your children may look healthy. But you can still have high levels of lead in your blood. The only way to know for sure is to have a blood test done by a doctor. You can also have your home, soil, and water tested. Check with your state or county health or safety department.
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