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A Certain Portion Of That Lead Poses A Hazard And A Health Threat To Humans

Lead is a poison. And, unfortunately, a great deal of it is present in the environment due to past and present activities of commerce and industry. A certain portion of that lead poses a hazard and a health threat to humans, especially to children and to pregnant women. There are, however, steps that you can take in your home and activities to reduce the hazard that lead poses to yourself, friends, and family.

The first is to be aware of the many sources of lead around us. Some, like lead-based paint, are well-known, but others are often overlooked:

Drinking water: Homes with lead pipe of lead solder may have too much lead in the drinking water. Brass fixtures can also be a source of lead for home drinking water. This is especially true where the water is 'soft' (slightly acid). If you have an older home or think that your plumbing might have lead in it, you can do the following:

You can have your water tested for lead.

Use only cold water for drinking and food preparation.

If you have not used your water for two hours or more, run the water for 30 seconds before using it.

Lead crystal, or lead-glazed pottery or porcelain: Foods and liquids stored in these vessels can be contaminated with lead.
Hobbies where lead is used: pottery making, stained glass making, furniture refinishing.

Sports that involve lead: fishing, shooting, and hunting, especially when lead shot or sinkers are being made.

Jobs where lead is used. Workers who don't shower or leave work clothes at the job can bring home lead -- and even contaminate the family car. Examples: radiator shops, battery recyclers, pipefitters, etc.

Old, painted toys and furniture.

Folk remedies and cosmetics that contain lead, such as greta, azarcon, ghasard, pay-loo-ah, rueda, surma, or kohl.
Also: some imported plastic mini-blinds, procelain bathtubs, imported comic books, and printed plastic bags.

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