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Lead poisoning, prevention of.(Disease/Disorder overview)
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- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- January 1, 2006
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What is lead poisoning?
Lead poisoning is a common preventable disease in the U.S. and Canada. Most commonly, lead poisoning is caused by being repeatedly exposed to small amounts of lead. Once lead is in the body it does not leave on its own. If enough lead builds up in the body it causes lead poisoning.
What are the symptoms of lead poisoning
There may not be any obvious symptoms at first, so parents of children with mild lead poisoning may not know to get medical help. Poisoning by low levels of lead be harmful. The brain is most sensitive to lead exposure during the first 6 years of life. Exposure to lead may cause such problems as lowered ...