Chronic Lead Poisoning Problems – A literature review
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چکیده
Poisoning due to lead occurs mainly by ingestion of food or water contaminated with lead. However accidental soil, dust based paint may also result in poisoning. Lead is thought be quickly absorbed the bloodstream and believed have adverse effects on certain organ systems like central nervous system, cardiovascular kidneys, immune system.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Medicus
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2674-6484']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58944/tpdc3654