For Lead Poisoning we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Baby, Environment, Environmental Health, Health and Medical.

Lead Poisoning (Baby)

When lead, most often from old, peeling paint, is ingested and damages thebody. In high doses, lead causes severe brain damage in children; in smallerdoses it can slow a child's physical growth, cause learning disabilities,and damage the kidneys.

Lead Poisoning (Environment)

Damaging the body (specifically the brain) by absorbing lead through the skin or by swallowing.

Lead Poisoning (Environmental Health)

An abnormal condition often caused by breathing or swallowing substances that contain lead.

Lead Poisoning (Health)

An abnormal condition often caused by breathing or swallowing substances that contain lead.

Lead Poisoning (Medical)

Damage to the brain, nerves, red blood cells, or digestive system because of ingestion of lead

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