the human body is almost 40% lead. everybody knows that. Baloney! Lead is roughly the nineteenth element in the human body (about 0.00017%) and is classifed as probably an essential element - salts toxic in slight excess.
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∙ 13y agoLead is the 5th most utilized metal in the U.S. Human exposure to lead occurs primarily through drinking water, airborne lead-containing particulates, and lead-based paints. The primary source of lead in drinking water is from lead-based Plumbing materials. The corrosion of such materials will continue to increase concentrations of lead in municipal drinking water. The EPA actually allows small amounts of lead to be present in our tap water due to this insurmountable problem. Lead from water and airborne sources have been shown to accumulate in agricultural areas leading to increased concentrations in agricultural produce and farm animals. Cigarette smoke is also a significant source of lead exposure.
Lead is one of the most toxic elements naturally occurring on Earth. High concentrations of lead can cause irreversible brain damage, seizure, coma, and death if not treated immediately. Evidence suggests that lead may cause fatigue, irritability, memory problems, reduction in sensory and motor reaction times, decision making impairment, and lapses in concentration. In adults, lead is very detrimental to the cardiovascular system. Occupationally exposed individuals tend to have higher blood pressure and are at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, myocardial infarction, and stroke. The kidneys are targets of lead toxicity and prone to impairment at moderate to high levels of lead concentrations. Other signs/symptoms of lead toxicity include gastrointestinal disturbances, abdominal pain, cramps, constipation, anorexia and weight loss, immunosuppression, and some liver impairment.
Children absorb lead much more efficiently than adults do after exposure and are susceptible to the most damaging effects of lead toxicity. Lead not only appears to affect cognitive development of young children but also other areas of neuropsychological function. Young children exposed to lead may exhibit mental retardation, learning difficulties, shortened attention spans (ADHD), increased behavioral problems (aggressive behaviors) and reduced physical growth. Lead has been determined by many health experts to be the #1 threat to developing children in our industrial societies.
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∙ 13y agoThey bond to metabolic chemicals so they don't function properly and can lead to brain damage, birth defects, and death.
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∙ 13y agoLead Effects the Brain Causing Brain loss and possibly cancer, Also techinicly it is a Poison to humans you will become very sick or Die if you eat it
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∙ 15y agoIt goes into you, and you like it.
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∙ 13y agodeath ,brain damage hallucianating
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Can I get lead poisoning from making stained glass with lead came?
Lead is the trace mineral that leads to lead poisoning....there has been no discernable "safe" level in the human body, a small amount of lead can cause complications.
Many children have developed lead poisoning by eating the flaking lead-based paint often found in older buildings.
No only if you eat or ingust it
There is some evidence that ancient, prehistoric peoples who smelted lead and tin suffered from lead poisoning.
Due to the fact that most pencil lead is graphite, you can't get lead poisoning. :)
yes
When a person ingests or breathes in too much lead for their body to naturally process, they are at risk for 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.
Yes it can, you can die from lead poisoning from lead.
lead poisoning in a child can lead to learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and even mental retardation. At very high levels, lead poisoning can cause seizures, coma, and even death.
no
Lead is illegal in silverware
Ink Poisoning is not more dangerous than lead poisoning though they are equally dangerous. They both occur with long exposure to ink or lead. They are generally not fatal but have damaging effects on the body if not dealt with.
Lead paint poisoning is not an infectious disease. It's a toxic exposure.
You can only get lead poisoning from a necklace if you have some form of cut, pimple etc. that could allow the lead to enter your system.