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What is Lead Poisoning?Lead Poisoning is one of the most common health hazards for people in India today.

It is caused by exposure to lead that is either eaten or breathed accidentally in the form of dust

As per medical practitioners, a level of 10 mcg/DL or greater is considered lead poisoning.

Lead Poisoning occurs due to the presence of too much lead in the body, which happens when you are exposed to Paint that has lead in it.

The largest source of lead is paint manufactured and the dust created when it decays; for e.g. Paint used for interior and exterior of homes, playground equipment, Farm machinery and toys etc.

Effects of Lead Poisoning

Gastro intestinal complaints,

Neurological dysfunction

Reproductive systems

Cardiovascular systems

Seizures & mental

retardation

Toxic to brain & Kidneys

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Children are at greater risk of lead poisoning because their small bodies absorb more lead than adult bodies do. The lead hurts them more because they are still growing.

Lead often targets the developing brain and nervous system.

The effects of lead are often permanent, so any damage that occurs in childhood could last through the child’s lifetime.

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