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In the 18th century lead poisoning was fairly frequent on account of the widespread drinking of rum, which was made in stills with a lead component (the "worm"). It was a significant cause of mortality amongst slaves and sailors in the colonial West Indies. [280] [281] Lead poisoning from rum was also noted in Boston. [282]
Burton's line, also known as the Burton line or Burtonian line, is a clinical sign found in patients with chronic lead poisoning.It is a very thin, black-blue line visible along the margin of the gums, at the base of the teeth.
Toxic encephalopathy is a neurologic disorder caused by exposure to neurotoxic organic solvents such as toluene, following exposure to heavy metals such as manganese, as a side effect of melarsoprol treatment for African trypanosomiasis, adverse effects to prescription drugs, or exposure to extreme concentrations of any natural toxin such as cyanotoxins found in shellfish or freshwater ...
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.
Lead poisoning is most commonly caused by breathing in lead dust or particles, but it can also occur by touching a surface where lead is present, then touching one’s nose or mouth, thereby ...
The number of people impacted might be unexpected to many people, said Dr. Bruce Lanphear, a population health scientist at Simon Fraser University in Canada with expertise in lead poisoning. He ...
The Lead Exposure Elimination Project (LEEP) is an international non-governmental organization aimed at reducing lead exposure in low and middle income countries. [1] Based in London, England , it was founded in 2020 to promote research and advocacy on the prevalence and consequences of lead poisoning in the developing world. [ 1 ]
Mandatory blood testing and a 2004 law requiring lead paint inspections have paid dividends, contributing to a big drop in the number of reported poisoning cases each year. But for children in many of the poorest parts of the city — areas populated overwhelmingly by minorities and immigrants — the risk of lead poisoning remains stubbornly ...