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hazards  lead
Lead is a soft, bluish metal found in the Earth's crust. It is virtually indestructible and is nonbiodegradable.
Lead is a highly toxic material, considered by EPA to be a major public health threat. Lead poisoning in young children can produce permanent damage to the brain and may cause reduced intelligence and behavioral problems. Lead poisoning can also have an effect on pregnant women, by reducing a baby's birth weight, and causing premature birth. It can also interfere with the formation of red blood cells, and can delay physical and mental development in children.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LEAD :
The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch
The Enviromental Protection Agency
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