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- Lead - Wikipedia
Lead is a neurotoxin that accumulates in soft tissues and bones It damages the nervous system, interferes with biological enzymes, and can cause neurological disorders ranging from behavioral problems to brain damage It also affects cardiovascular and renal systems
- LEAD Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Lead is both a noun and a verb, as most people know There are several unrelated nouns spelled lead: one most commonly refers to a metal (as in, "The paint was made with lead"), and the other most commonly refers to a position of advantage (as in, "Our team was in the lead")
- Learn about Lead | US EPA
This page provides basic information on lead including what it is, where it is found, how one can be exposed, and the health effects associated with lead
- Lead poisoning - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn about lead poisoning symptoms and treatment of lead exposure in children and adults Explore ways to keep your kids safe from lead exposure
- Lead Fact Sheet – Stanford Environmental Health Safety
Lead is a naturally occurring, soft, bluish-gray heavy metal Although nearly 50% of lead used today comes from recycled materials such as car batteries, its most common source is the mineral Galena (lead sulfide) that forms as pockets or veins in carbonate rock
- Lead Contamination - American Public Health Association
Lead is a naturally occurring metal used to make common products like batteries and pipes While it has beneficial uses, lead can be toxic We can be exposed to lead by breathing contaminated air or dust, drinking contaminated water or eating contaminated foods
- Lead - Overview | Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Lead is an important metal for many types of businesses and industrial processes Lead is most often used in the manufacturing sector (e g , manufacturing products containing lead) but worker exposure can also occur in other industry sectors including construction and wholesale trade
- Lead - Washington Water
The most common source of lead in drinking water is the corrosion, or wearing away, of household plumbing fixtures and water system components that contain trace amounts of lead
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