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Lead Toxicity

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Table of Contents
How to Use This Course?
Initial Check
What is Lead?
Where is Lead Found?
Exposure Routes
Who is at Risk?
Safety Standards
Biological Fate
Physiological Effects
Clinical Assessment
Signs and Symptoms
Diagnostic Testing
Patient Treatment
Patient Education
Additional Information
Posttest
Tables and Figures
Literature Cited

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Last Reviewed: May 24, 2023

Source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

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homeLead Toxicity

Cover Page
Table of Contents
How to Use This Course?
Initial Check
What is Lead?
Where is Lead Found?
Exposure Routes
Who is at Risk?
Safety Standards
Biological Fate
Physiological Effects
Clinical Assessment
Signs and Symptoms
Diagnostic Testing
Patient Treatment
Patient Education
Additional Information
Posttest
Tables and Figures
Literature Cited

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