There are 1 benefit of Lead Exposure, including:

Minor increase risk of Blood Pressure - Hype... Cardiovascular system

1 study Metal pollutants and cardiovascular disease: Mechanisms and consequ... Study in 2014 +8% with High evidence 60,000 subjects

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There are 10 risks of Lead Exposure, including:

Strong increased risk of Stroke Brain system	1 study Metal pollutants and cardiovascular disease: Mechanisms and consequ... Study in 2014 +151% with High evidence 60,000 subjects
Increased risk of Heart Attack (Myocard... Cardiovascular system	2 studies Metal pollutants and cardiovascular disease: Mechanisms and consequ... Study in 2014 +89% with High evidence 60,000 subjects Metal pollutants and cardiovascular disease: Mechanisms and consequ... Study in 2014 +66% with Low evidence 60,000 subjects
Strong increased risk of Coronary Heart Diseas... Cardiovascular system	1 study Metal pollutants and cardiovascular disease: Mechanisms and consequ... Study in 2014 +737% with Low evidence 60,000 subjects
Strong increased risk of Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular system	1 study Metal pollutants and cardiovascular disease: Mechanisms and consequ... Study in 2014 +463% with Low evidence 60,000 subjects
Increased risk of Stomach cancer (Gastr... Digestive system	1 study Cancer and occupational exposure to inorganic lead compounds: a met... Study in 1995 +50% with High evidence in 10 years
Increased risk of Lung cancer Respiratory system	1 study Cancer and occupational exposure to inorganic lead compounds: a met... Study in 1995 +42% with High evidence in 10 years
Minor increase risk of Cognitive deficit Brain system	1 study The long-term effects of exposure to low doses of lead in childhood... Study in 1990 +11% with High evidence in 11 years 270 subjects

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Caution

Lead is the most common toxic element. Volcanic activity and geochemical weathering are the greatest natural sources. Lead-based paints, gasoline additives, food-can soldering, battery making, and soldered joints of drinking water pipe systems represent anthropogenic sources of lead in the environment. Recommendations to limit lead paints since 1978 have led to substantial reductions in childhood lead toxicity. Many children, however, continue to live in houses with either nonintact lead-based paint or high levels of lead in dust. Exposure to lead also occurs through airborne emissions and occupational exposures, water, and foods or occasionally through the use of alternative health care products, such as herbal remedies. Tetraethyl lead as a gasoline additive for land-based vehicles has now been largely banned worldwide. However, it is still present in aviation fuel for piston engine aircraft. Particles of lead suspended in the atmosphere, along with fuel-based and other sources of lead can represent a source of continued exposure.

Recommended Dosage

Lead poisoning usually occurs over a period of months or years. It can cause severe mental and physical impairment. Young children are most vulnerable. Children get lead in their bodies by putting the lead containing objects in their mouths. Touching the lead and then putting their fingers in their mouths may also poison them. Lead is more harmful to children because their brains and nervous systems are still developing.

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