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*Common risk factors in the development of [[lead poisoning]] include: | *Common risk factors in the development of [[lead poisoning]] include: | ||
**Lead mining and lead smelting, where children and adults can receive substantial lead exposure from sources uncommon today in the U.S. | **Lead mining and lead smelting, where children and adults can receive substantial lead exposure from sources uncommon today in the U.S. | ||
** | **ingestion of lead particles is common risk factor in the development of [[lead poisoning]] in children in the United States. | ||
**Inhalation is the second major pathway of exposure. Inhalation also contributes to lead body burden and may be the major contributor for workers in lead-related occupations. Almost all inhaled lead is absorbed into the body, whereas from 20% to 70% of ingested lead is absorbed (with children generally absorbing a higher percentage than adults do). | **Inhalation is the second major pathway of exposure. Inhalation also contributes to lead body burden and may be the major contributor for workers in lead-related occupations. Almost all inhaled lead is absorbed into the body, whereas from 20% to 70% of ingested lead is absorbed (with children generally absorbing a higher percentage than adults do). | ||
**Dermal exposure plays a role for exposure to organic lead among workers, but is not considered a significant pathway for the general population, except in areas where leaded gasoline is used. Organic lead from gasoline additives may be absorbed directly through the skin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/lead/pbroute_exposure2.html|accessdate=2007-09-09|title=Lead Toxicity: How Are People Exposed to Lead?|publisher=United States Center for Disease Control}}</ref> | **Dermal exposure plays a role for exposure to organic lead among workers, but is not considered a significant pathway for the general population, except in areas where leaded gasoline is used. Organic lead from gasoline additives may be absorbed directly through the skin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/lead/pbroute_exposure2.html|accessdate=2007-09-09|title=Lead Toxicity: How Are People Exposed to Lead?|publisher=United States Center for Disease Control}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aksiniya K. Stevasarova, MD
Overview
Pathways
- Today almost everyone is exposed to environmental lead.
- The most potent risk factors in the development of lead poisoning are trough inhalation, ingestion or occasionally dermal contact with lead or lead particles.
Risk Factors
Common Risk Factors
- Common risk factors in the development of lead poisoning include:
- Lead mining and lead smelting, where children and adults can receive substantial lead exposure from sources uncommon today in the U.S.
- ingestion of lead particles is common risk factor in the development of lead poisoning in children in the United States.
- Inhalation is the second major pathway of exposure. Inhalation also contributes to lead body burden and may be the major contributor for workers in lead-related occupations. Almost all inhaled lead is absorbed into the body, whereas from 20% to 70% of ingested lead is absorbed (with children generally absorbing a higher percentage than adults do).
- Dermal exposure plays a role for exposure to organic lead among workers, but is not considered a significant pathway for the general population, except in areas where leaded gasoline is used. Organic lead from gasoline additives may be absorbed directly through the skin.[1]
References
- ↑ "Lead Toxicity: How Are People Exposed to Lead?". United States Center for Disease Control. Retrieved 2007-09-09.