Lead poisoning occurs when lead builds up in the body, often over months or years. In most cases, lead poisoning occurs through ingestion and inhalation of lead particles.
Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal used throughout human history in:
⛽ Petrol
🎣 Fishing weights
🎨 Paint
🔋 Batteries
💄 Makeup
🌎 Releases of lead into the environment contaminate our air, water and soil, which can cause widespread lead poisoning.
⚠️ There is no safe level of lead exposure. Lead can cause severe damage to our organs and it is particularly harmful to children.
Tips to prevent lead poisoning:
🎨 Avoid using lead-based products
🏠 Renovate safely and seek expert advice on removing lead-based paint
💊 Avoid buying products, food, and medicine from unregulated sources
📱 Dispose electronics in designated bins
🔋 Recycle old batteries properly
🚿 Wash children’s hands and face after playing outside
🚰 Check your drinking water for lead
👟 Remove shoes when you enter the house
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