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- Title
Lead Poisoning in the World and Iran.
- Authors
Azizi, M. H.; Azizi, F.
- Abstract
Lead is a relatively ubiquitous heavy metal with particular features such as resistance to corrosion, high malleability and wide variety of industrial applications. In medicine, however, it is considered as a slow-acting toxic substance affecting multiple body systems, specifically functioning as a potent neurotoxin in the central nervous system. Lead poisoning may be acute or chronic and can be due to occupational or environmental exposures. The history of lead poisoning dates back to ancient times. The present paper briefly describes the world- wide historical accounts of lead poisoning with a special focus on Iran.
- Subjects
IRAN; LEAD poisoning; OCCUPATIONAL diseases; PHYSIOLOGICAL effects of heavy metals; CENTRAL nervous system; GASTROENTERITIS; BRAIN diseases; NEUROTOXIC agents; POISONS
- Publication
International Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 2010, Vol 1, Issue 2, p81
- ISSN
2008-6520
- Publication type
Article