Lead (Pb), the silent killer

Sources:

• Contaminated soil

• Lead-based paint

• Drinking water (lead pipes and old solder)

• Battery manufactor

• Auto repair (radiators)

• Crystal glass, brass, silverware, pottery

• Inks, dyes, rubber goods

US Dep.Health & Human Services, April 1993

Symptoms

• Amemia & cancers

• learning disabilities & mental retardation

• headaches

• irritability, tiredness

• lack of appetite

• stomach aches

• lack of muscle control

• convulsions

• violent behavior

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