Lead Poisoning/Health Effects

Lead is a poisonous metal. Before the 20th century, we did not know that lead was quite poisonous and that it was safe to use. Now we know that lead is toxic, it is not used as much. It can damage nerve connections and cause brain and blood disorders. We can be exposed to lead through these routes: inhalation, ingestion, and skin or eye contact. When in our bodies, it can affect these organs: eyes, gastrointestinal tract, central nervous system, kidneys, blood, and gingival tissue. Lead causes serious damage to our nervous system and our brains. Lead poisoning is a medical condition caused by increased levels of the lead in our bodies.