Lead is a heavy metal commonly used in construction, batteries, electronic components, bullets, and radiation shielding. Like other heavy metals, it is a neurotoxin, meaning it negatively affects the nervous system. Frequent exposure to can cause it to accumulate in the body and may cause poisoning. Children are more susceptible to exposure and toxic effects can reduce their cognitive abilities. Anemia is also a condition caused by lead poisoning, since the metal interferes with hemoglobin production in the body.
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