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Post by Denise on May 3, 2011 9:18:05 GMT
Lead poisoning is a medical condition caused by excessive exposure to, and absorption of, lead. Symptoms of lead poisoning are varied and can occur in other medical conditions. Exposure to lead can lead to a range of medical problems, which is why a regime of surveillance of workers in lead industries is undertaken in Great Britain. The vast majority of individuals with blood-lead levels above the suspension level and who are suspended from lead work do not have lead poisoning, but they are removed from further exposure to lead to prevent them developing the condition. To read more click here: www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/causdis/lead/index.htm?ebul=stats/apr-11&cr=01
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