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Lead poisoning
Poisoning caused by excessive exposure to lead, which most often comes from leaded paint, contaminated water, or improperly glazed pottery.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | |||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | |||||
Senior 60+ |
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