Preventing Lead Poisoning Although lead poisoning can sometimes
result from a single large dose of lead, it is usually caused by
months or years of exposure to small amounts of lead. People
usually don't know when they are being exposed. Nearly everyone
has some lead in his or her body. You probably can't avoid it
completely. But there are many ways you can reduce your
exposure. Learn how to prevent poisoning from: If you have
concerns about lead exposure, be sure to talk to your doctor. A
simple blood test can find out the amount of lead in your blood.
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