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| v | Lead goes down iron or calcium absorption
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| v | Children absorb lead well orally (~50%) cf
adults poorly |
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| v | Lead
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| v | Pica is one
of the worst risk factors. |
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| v | Lead can be
inhaled. |
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| v | Tetraethyl
lead can be absorbed via skin. |
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