We have all heard of Lead. Lead is an element that was used widely for commercial and industrial purposes. It is a natural element which is highly toxic that is found in the Earth's crust. For many years lead has been used in producing pipes, paint, gasoline, cosmetics and many other products. Since lead was used to produce these items many people that worked for factories were exposed to lead and didn't know it. Lead can be also be found in soil and paint in older homes before 1978. Lead exposure has been a crucial factor in health risks in adults and children. Children have been exposed to lead more than adults. Lead exposure can cause serious health risks such as effecting the central nervous system, renal system, reproductive system in both men and women and many more. It is scary to see all the health problems humans can get due to lead. It can be very hard to tell how we can be exposed to lead based products.
Works Cited:
1. Brown, Mary Jean, and Stephen Margolis. "Lead in Drinking Water and Human Blood Lead Levels in the United States." Centers for Disease and Prevention. 09 Aug. 2012.
