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Lead - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Exposure to lead can happen from breathing workplace air or dust, eating contaminated foods, or drinking contaminated water. Children can be exposed from eating lead-based paint chips or playing in contaminated soil. ... This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions (FAQs) about lead.
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Throughout the U.S. children of all races and ethnic origins are at risk of lead toxicity. Lead may cause irreversible neurologic damage as well as renal disease, cardiovascular effects, and reproductive toxicity. ... Children of all races and ethnic origins are at risk of lead toxicity throughout the U.S.
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This site provides information about lead and its effects. ... July 22, 2009 -- EPA will reconsider certain portions of its air quality monitoring requirements for lead. ; Learn more. ;
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The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is committed to the Healthy People goal of eliminating elevated blood lead levels in children by 2010. CDC continues to assist state and local childhood lead poisoning prevention programs, to provide a scientific basis for policy decisions, and to ensure that health issues ...
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The Element Lead - Basic Physical and Historical Information ... | Previous Element | Table of Elements | Next Element |; | Lead's Isotope Data Page |
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Lead overexposure is one of the most common overexposures found in industry and is a leading cause of workplace illness. Therefore, OSHA has established the reduction of lead exposure to be a high strategic priority.
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