Lead poisoning

Lead poisoning, also known as plumbism and saturnism, is a type of metal poisoning caused by the presence of lead in the human body. Symptoms of lead poisoning may include abdominal pain, constipation, headaches, irritability, memory problems, infertility, numbness and tingling in the hands and feet...

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Lead poisoning
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"WHO Urges Swift Action to Combat Ongoing Global Lead Poisoning Crisis"

5 sources Oct 17, 2025