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Lead poisoning is caused by breathing in lead dust or ingesting lead in some way. Today little children can get lead poisoning if they put something coated with lead, say a toy colored with led paint, in their mouths. They sometimes eat lead chips of brightly colored paint. Adults can get lead poisoning by working with lead in some capacity, such as a person making stained glass, or by eating canned food that was packed in a lead lined can. (Although banned in the United States, lead lined cans for food are allowed in other parts of the world.)
As for the relevancy of lead poisoning to ancient Rome, yes, the ancient Romans had the opportunities to contract lead poisoning big time. The pipes leading from the aqueducts to private homes and public fountains were made of lead. (the pipes in the aqueducts themselves were of more durable ceramic) The Romans also literally ate lead. They used lead as a sweetener, especially in wine. Many cosmetics were lead based as were the brightly colored glazes used in their ceramic dinnerware.
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Is lead paint poisoning an infectious disease?
Lead paint poisoning is not an infectious disease; it is caused by exposure to lead-containing paint or dust. Lead poisoning occurs when lead builds up in the body over time and can lead to serious health issues, especially in children. It is not contagious and cannot be spread from person to person.
How does lead get into the atmosphere?
It really does not. Lead poisoning is usually caused by eating lead through paint. The Romans used lead plates and had issues that way.
What trace mineral leads to lead poisoning?
Lead poisoning is caused by exposure to lead, a heavy metal rather than a trace mineral. Lead exposure can occur through contaminated water, paint, dust, and soil. Lead poisoning can have serious health effects, especially in children and pregnant women.
Can lead poisoning cause pinpoint pupils?
Lead poisoning typically does not cause pinpoint pupils. Pinpoint pupils are more commonly associated with opioid overdose or use. Lead poisoning can cause a variety of symptoms, including abdominal pain, fatigue, and cognitive impairment.
Why are expiry dates placed on cans?
Because cans seems are or where sealed by lead. The lead, after a time, contaminated the contents. This caused food poisoning.
In ancient Rome lead poisoning was a prevalent disease amongst the wealthy because of their extensive use of lead Many Roman women died because of lead poisoning caused by the use of make-up that co?
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If the bullet could not be removed from a gun shot injury man then what cause of poisoning in his body?
Although many people believe it is lead poisoning, it is actually an infection, caused by bacteria carried into the wound by the bullet.
Who first had lead poisoning?
There is some evidence that ancient, prehistoric peoples who smelted lead and tin suffered from lead poisoning.
Can you get lead poisoning from lead flashing?
yes
What causes lead poisoning?
When a person ingests or breathes in too much lead for their body to naturally process, they are at risk for lead poisoning.
What's Lead poisoning?
When a person ingests or breathes in too much lead for their body to naturally process, they are at risk for lead poisoning.
Lead poisoningwhateffect does lead poisoning as a child have on you when you are an adult?
Lead poisoning affects your nerve and brain cells. Thus, it can hurt a child's athletic ability and his mental ability. That is why instead of playing golf like Tiger Woods, you are a duffer. That is why instead of performing the Brain Surgery, you are sweeping the operating room floor. Lead poisoning caused your nerve damage wrecking your fine motor skills. It also affected your brain and learning ability.
