LEAD POISONING

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WHY IS LEAD HARMFUL?
When the body get exposed to lead - by being inhaled, swallowed, absorb through skin . It can act as a poison. Lead is particularly dangerous because once it get into a person's system it distribute throughput the body just like mineral eg zinc, calcium, iron etc . Lead can cause harm when it enter the body, in the blood stream , it can damage the red blood cells , limit the ability to carry oxygen to the organs and tissues that need it, thus causing "ANEMIA"
.. Exposure to high level of lead in a short period is called Acute Toxicity.
.. Exposure to low level of lead in a long period is called Chronic Toxicity.



LEAD CAN AFFECT THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Lead is toxic to many organs of the body, it dangerous because it can damage the brain and peripheral nerves ( the nerve that connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body).
It cause peripheral nerve damage, causes muscle weakness, problem with the sense to touch, this changes prevent nerves from transmitting message properly. Lead may disrupt the functioning of mitochondria in the brain , because mitochondria are important for energy production within a neuron. Lead affect brain including the cerebellum, cerebral cortex and hippocampus, the structure of the blood vessels in the brain may also be altered which can lead to bleeding and brain swelling

WHO ARE VULNERABLE TO LEAD POISON
Everyone can be affected by lead , but children are especially at risk because they are still growing rapidly . In children , lead exposure causes learning disabilities , decreased growth, reduced IQ, hyperactive and antisocial behaviour and impaired hearing . Lead poison in adult may cause muscle and joint pain , digestion problems , dizziness and headache , high blood pressure.

TIPS YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY
1. Wash your hands, especially before eating 
2. Eat healthy foods : diet rich in iron and calcium . Iron-rich foods include eggs, red meat and beans ; calcium-rich foods include milk , cheese and yogurt. Eat a diet rich in vitamin C ..they help reduce the lead poisoning.
3. Check if your house has lead paint and keep your house clean
4. Don't plant a vegetable garden that has oil soil near a busy road
5. Don't use hot water from your faucet to cook.

Note: get a blood test - if you are concerned about being exposed to lead , get your blood tested .. 

FINALLY, HERE'S A FACT ABOUT LEAD POISONING BY THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION



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