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Prevention could include:

Avoid Storing Alcoholic Beverages in Lead Crystal Containers

Let Tap Water Run for One Minute Before Using

Limit Exposure to Dust

Remove Leaded Paint From Home

Wash Hands Before Eating

Lead used to be very common in gasoline and house paint in the U.S. Although these items are no longer made with lead in them, lead is still a health problem. Lead is everywhere, including dirt, dust, new toys, and old house paint. Unfortunately, ...

Source:ADAM

Date:April 19, 2007

Lead Poisoning

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...

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Lead Poisoning

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. Di...

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Lead Poisoning

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 ...

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine