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Lead affects every one of the body's organ systems, especially the nervous system, but also the bones and teeth, the kidneys, and the cardiovascular, immune, and reproductive systems. [55] Hearing loss and tooth decay have been linked to lead exposure, [56] as have cataracts. [57] Intrauterine and neonatal lead exposure promote tooth decay.
Lead can accumulate in soils, especially those with a high organic content, where it remains for hundreds to thousands of years. Environmental lead can compete with other metals found in and on plant surfaces potentially inhibiting photosynthesis and at high enough concentrations, negatively affecting plant growth and survival. Contamination of ...
Lead (Pb) is a heavy trace element and is formed by the radioactive decay of uranium and thorium. In crustal rocks, it is present as the lead sulfide mineral galena. [1] Natural sources of lead in the lead cycle include wind borne dust, volcanic outgassing, and forest fires. [2]
2. Baby Food. One might think that a product advertised for infants and young children would be safe to eat. Alas, it's shocking how much food marketed to kids contains lead.
"Plants and animals can absorb lead from their environment, meaning that when these plants — such as fruits, veggies and grains — are harvested for food and when animals are slaughtered for ...
A new study connects lead’s past use in gasoline to an increase in mental health disorders among Americans.
Humans come in contact with lead through mining, fossil fuel burning. In burning, lead and its compounds are exposed into air, soil, and water. Lead can have different effects on the body and effects the central nervous system. Someone who has come in contact with lead can have either acute or chronic lead poisoning.
Traditional painting materials and processes can have harmful effects on the environment, including those from the use of lead and other additives. Measures can be taken to reduce environmental impact, including accurately estimating paint quantities so that wastage is minimized, use of paints, coatings, painting accessories and techniques that ...