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Lead poisoning is a medical condition, also known as saturnism, plumbism or painter's colic, caused by increased blood serum lead levels. Lead poisoning is sometimes used in slang to describe a death or injury by firearm. History Lead was first mined in Turkey about 6500 BC. A 6000- to 8000-year-old necklace was found in the ancient city site of Anatolia. Lead's easy workability, low melting point and corrosion resistance were among its attractions. Lead toxicity was first recognized as ...
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Lead Poisoning
... What is lead? Lead is a poisonous metal that is especially dangerous to babies and young children and can harm them even before they are born. Lead poisoning can damage children’s nervous systems, bra...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
FDA Warns Consumers About Use of "Litargirio" - Traditional Remedy That Contains Dangerous Levels of Lead ... The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public not to use “LITARGIRIO” for any health-related or personal purposes. Litargirio is a yellow- or peach-colored powder manufactured by Roldan...
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Resources
- About Lead Hazards (National Center for Healthy Housing)
- Actions You Can Take to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water (Environmental Protection Agency)
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