Lead poisoning

growth retardation and neurological damage. Lead gathers in the body quickly and increases at a fast pace if it exceeds federal guidelines. Children because of their size are more susceptible to lead poisoning than an adult. Children are curious by nature and often place themselves in danger without realizing it. Children often investigate by touching, placing objects in their mouths and then sharing with others. These actions can cause lead poisoning to occur. Although the cost to…

Lead consumption in drinking water Many people who have consumed lead may have to face some serious problems with lead. Consuming water that contains lead, is not only unhealthy but could be fatal. Drinking water that lead is in, can affect many body systems and even do some serious damage. There are many ways that lead can affect people. Lead is known as something that is very dangerous if consumed. A little bit of lead can affect the human's body and the way in functions. If any lead gets in…

In the article “ Americas Real Crime Element: Lead” by Kevin Drum published in Mother Jones magazine, the author gives possible reasons behind crime rates in the 1990’s. Drum introduces many theories, to later discredit them through evidence. Such evidence leads him to the real reason behind violent crimes.The evidence presented by Drum makes his argument credible to most, including parents of young children. Parents with young children have many fears. We fear the future, what type of person…

A quick glance at the local or national paper will show you that there are many environmental issues today. Some of the issues you will hear about are related to population issues and how to control the population of humans on Earth. Some stories will be about the loss of ecosystems in some part of the world. Maybe you'll see something that has to do with the current administration treats environmental issues. You are going to probably be reading a lot of articles that talk about climate change…

Water, as we know is one of our most coveted resources. We use it to cook our food, wash our bodys, and even our cars. Water is undeniably a resource we use every single day. Many people throughout the world undervalue the importance of this resource. As Americans, we have come accustom to having clean fresh water at our disposal, and not having the worries that several other countrys do. One American city, has been forced to learn the hard way about how valuable the water they once took for…

mutated gene. This gene then causes the cell to create an aberrant molecule. For instance, TCDD, when interacting with the aryl hydrocarbon receptor, creates a gene that downregulates a hormone that signals apoptosis. This downregulation could then lead to the development of prostate cancer. PAHs can cause the same result. These xenobiotics and their biological pathways showcase how the transport of pollutants in the body can be complex and difficult to study. Several molecules can cause the…

Lead Poisoning and Violent Crime The purpose of this report is to compare the correlation between lower levels of lead pollution and the recent decrease of violent crime. It will include arguments and evidence supporting the supposition that crime is caused by lead poisoning as well as counterarguments and evidence, arguing against there being such a link. The Link Between Lead Poisoning and Crime During times of recession, it is not uncommon for rates of crime to increase. Therefore it may…

perspective, supported with the evidence, the theory of lead poisoning in Roman people through water consumption might be false. Despite the fact that the low presence of lead in the water supply, we cannot just simply eliminate the belief considering the Romans, especially the aristocrats, due to their habits of drinking an enormous amount of wine. What does the wine had anything to do with the lead poisoning? There were a few possible approach on how the lead contaminate the wine in Rome…

One of the qualities of lead that make it one of the most highly studied heavy metals is its ability to enter and distributes into the body’s organ systems. Inorganic lead is absorbed by coming into contact with the skin, ingestion, and inhalation.* It is debated whether ingestion of lead or inhalation of lead caused the most significant damage and which one occurs more frequently. The physiological effects of lead can be seen soon after exposure. The uptake of lead in the body is influenced by…

perhaps limited way, she educates her daughter, and other children, about things her own mother did not tell her. In telling her children “I don’t want you thinking this life is ok,” she is attempting to guide them to realization that the life she leads is not the norm, and it is not one they should aspire to have. Rather, Caroline tells her kids to go to school and do what they wish to do, something no one ever advocated for her. Through this, Caroline tells us her life and lifestyle is not…