The Role Of Lead In Our Lives

Lead is an element that occurs naturally in the environment. Small amounts of lead can be found in the earth’s crust. Most people know it to be harmful to humans but research shows that it does have some beneficial uses.
Lead is found in the air, soil, water, and inside our homes. Much of the exposure that we receive comes from our daily activities, such as some types of industrial facilities, the use of fossil fuels and past use of lead-based paint in homes. Lead and its compounds have been used in many of the products that are found in and around our homes. Products such as, ceramics, pipes, paint and plumbing materials. As well as ammunition, solders, gasoline, cosmetics and batteries.
Research shows that lead has been known to enter the