IT'S INTERNATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK.
Lead poisoning occurs when lead builds up in the body, often over months or years. In most cases, lead poisoning occurs through ingestion and inhalation of lead particles.
Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal used throughout human history in:
* Petrol
* Fishing weights
* Paint
* Batteries
* Makeup
Releases of lead into the environment contaminate our air, water and soil, which can cause widespread lead poisoning.