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Lead Poisoning Learning Center
Prevention could include:
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Remove Leaded Paint From Home
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Wash Hands Before Eating
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Let Tap Water Run for One Minute Before Using
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Limit Exposure to Dust
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Avoid Storing Alcoholic Beverages in Lead Crystal Containers
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Lead used to be very common in gasoline and house paint in the U.S. Children living in cities with older houses are more likely to have high levels of lead.
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Many cases of lead poisoning can be prevented. These steps can help: Keep the areas where children play as clean and dustfree as possible. Wash pacifiers and bottles when they fall to the floor, and wash stuffed animals and toys often. Make sure c...
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Many cases of lead poisoning can be prevented. The following steps can help: KEY TERMS Chelation therapy —A treatment using chelating agents, compounds that surround and bind to target substances allowing them to be excreted from the body. Dimerca...
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Many cases of lead poisoning can be prevented. These steps can help: Keep the areas where children play as clean and dust-free as possible. Wash pacifiers and bottles when they fall to the floor, and wash stuffed animals and toys often. Make sure ...
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