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I had trouble finding a recent study, but a far as I can tell, only 3 people in the US have had died due to lead poisoning since 1998. So well under 1 per year.
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Is Lead poisoning a disease?
No. You can not infect other people with it.
What is the prognosis for people with lead poisoning?
if chronic lead poisoning is caught early, these negative effects can be limited by reducing future exposure to lead and getting proper medical treatment.
Is lead poisoning a infectious disease?
No. You can not infect other people with it.
What is lead poisoning and what are the symptoms?
Lead poisoning occurs when people ingest lead. There can be lead in soil and some types of house paint. Also, some types of costume jewelry and toys made out of lead can cause poisoning. Touching lead and putting hands around the mouth can cause it to get in the body. Symptoms in severe cases can be digestive problems, headaches or fatigue. The symptoms tend to mimic other conditions, so testing needs to be done to see if it is lead or not. Blood tests and urine tests are done to check for lead poisoning.
Who first had lead poisoning?
There is some evidence that ancient, prehistoric peoples who smelted lead and tin suffered from lead poisoning.
Can you get lead poisoning from lead flashing?
yes
What's Lead poisoning?
When a person ingests or breathes in too much lead for their body to naturally process, they are at risk for lead poisoning.
What causes lead poisoning?
When a person ingests or breathes in too much lead for their body to naturally process, they are at risk for lead poisoning.
How does lead poisoning affect children?
lead poisoning in a child can lead to learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and even mental retardation. At very high levels, lead poisoning can cause seizures, coma, and even death.
Can lead kill you?
Yes it can, you can die from lead poisoning from lead.
Can a mechanical pencil give you lead poisoning?
If the pencil contains graphite lead, it is not toxic and cannot give you lead poisoning. However, if the pencil contains actual lead or other harmful substances, it could pose a risk of lead poisoning if ingested or inhaled in large amounts.
Can people die by putting lead in there mouths?
yess! its worse when you eat it. you can die from lead poisoning. by the led getting into your blood cells.
