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toxicity, also commonly referred to as lead poisoning, happens
when the body is exposed to an environment that contains lead.
Increased levels of lead in the blood can affect physical and
mental developments in children, and overexposure to lead can
ultimately lead to death. Lead can be found in a number of
things, and various steps can be taken to protect you and your
family from lead toxicity. Lead is a natural metal that is found
within the earth; however, various activities by man, such as
burning fossil fuels and mining, have caused lead to be found in
more places. These include the earth's soil, water, imported
canned foods, household dust, cosmetics, traditional medicines
and paint. Lead has been used as an ingredient in creating
gasoline, batteries, pottery, solder, plumbing materials and
roofing materials. Causes of lead contamination vary. Soil
becomes contaminated when lead particles from paint or gasoline
settle onto the ground. Water become