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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 69. Chapters: Anthrax, Repetitive strain injury, Lead poisoning, Mesothelioma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Silicosis, Occupational asthma, Nosocomial infection, Brucellosis, Coalworker's pneumoconiosis, Asbestosis, Bronchiolitis obliterans, Occupational hazards associated with exposure to human nail dust, Panton-Valentine leukocidin, Work aversion, Radial tunnel syndrome, Paronychia, Metal fume fever, Golfer's elbow, Cello scrotum, Phossy jaw, Talusitis, Prosector's wart, Occupational disease, Progressive massive fibrosis, List of Repetitive Strain Injury software, Blood-borne disease, Toxic tort, Coal dust, Peritoneal mesothelioma, Laboratory animal allergy, Occupational injury, Chemical burn, Byssinosis, Workrave, Xwrits, Dance science, Prepatellar bursitis, Baritosis, Radium jaw, RSIBreak, Whitlow, Occupational overuse syndrome, Occupational medicine, Soot wart, Chalicosis, All other occupational illnesses, Infrapatellar bursitis, Welder's lung. Excerpt: Lead poisoning (also known as plumbism, colica Pictonum, saturnism, Devon colic, or painter's colic) is a medical condition caused by increased levels of the heavy metal lead in the body. Lead interferes with a variety of body processes and is toxic to many organs and tissues including the heart, bones, intestines, kidneys, and reproductive and nervous systems. It interferes with the development of the nervous system and is therefore particularly toxic to children, causing potentially permanent learning and behavior disorders. Symptoms include abdominal pain, confusion, headache, anemia, irritability, and in severe cases seizures, coma, and death. Routes of exposure to lead include contaminated air, water, soil, food, and consumer products. Occupational exposure is a common cause of lead poisoning in adults. One of the largest threats to children is lead paint that ...
