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== Baltimore Lead Paint Study == .... The study aimed to investigate the effects of [[lead paint]] exposure on children's health and development.

...n. Her work has significantly influenced policies and practices related to lead exposure and its health implications. ...ork has led to a greater understanding of the effects of lead poisoning on children's health and development.

== Lead (Pb) == '''Lead''' ([[IPA]]: /lɛd/), from the [[Old English]] ''lēad'', is a heavy metal

== Blood Lead Level == ...rm originates from the English words "blood" (from Old English ''blōd''), "lead" (from Old English ''lēad''), and "level" (from Old English ''læfel'').

...type of metal poisoning caused by increased levels of the heavy metal lead in the body. The term "Plumbism" is derived from the Latin word for lead, "plumbum".

...often used as a shorthand for Burton's Line, a clinical sign found in lead poisoning. ...ronic lead poisoning. The line is caused by the deposition of lead sulfide in the tissues of the gums.

...a [[petrochemical]] compound that was once widely used as an [[additive]] in [[gasoline]]. Its [[chemical formula]] is (C2H5)4Pb. ...cal structure. It consists of four (''tetra-'') ethyl groups attached to a lead atom.

...ealth issues, including organ damage, behavioral changes, and difficulties in thinking and memory. ...od of months or years. It can cause serious health problems, especially in children.

...unciation: /flɪnt wɔːtər ˈkraɪsɪs/) is a public health crisis that started in 2014, after the drinking water source for the city of Flint, Michigan was c ...000 and 12,000 children were exposed to drinking water with high levels of lead.

[[File:AFTER A LIFETIME OF WORKING IN A COTTON FACTORY, MR. GEORGE LEWIS OF BIRMINGHAM UNDERGOES TREATMENT FOR EM ...health effects of exposure to hazardous chemicals, pollutants, and toxins in the environment, workplace, or home.

* [[Abscess]] - an accumulation of pus in a body tissue, usually caused by a bacterial infection * [[Acid reflux]] - a disorder in which acid in the stomach comes up into the esophagus, because the valve separating the s

...fers to the specialization of healthcare providers to focus and specialize in a narrow area of care with higher level of skill and training. ...ogy and Psychiatry is able to obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine

...luable resource for medical professionals, students, and anyone interested in understanding medical terminology. ...ation about the [[etymology]] of words, their pronunciation, and their use in context. Some medical dictionaries also provide information about related t