Tag: lead poisoning
How to mitigate possible urban lead poisoning risks
1). Ensure adequate nutritional intake of calcium and iron, which can help block the body from absorbing lead 2). Minimise your consumption of canned food as the cans have seams joined by lead solder that could be harmful 3). If you use tap water, always let the cold water run for a while to help…
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How Urban Environment Exposes You to Lead Poisoning
Contrary to conventional belief that urbanisation presents better prospects in life, the opposite could be the case when it comes to health matters. 1). Urban dwellers stand a higher chance of being exposed to deadly emissions like carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide 2). Concentrating motor vehicles and factories in towns while clearing forests…
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