Lead poisoning : This toxic condition is caused when metallic element lead is ingested or inhaled. Metallic element lead is found in many places which are near the road side, it is also found in air, soil, water, houses and solder that is used in metal can and pipes. When blood lead level is equal to or greater than 10μg/dl then lead poisoning occurs. [Photo Credit] Source of lead poisoning : Lead-based paint is a major source of lead poisoning. This type of paint is now no longer manufactured. But young children can eat contaminated paint chips or inhaled contaminated paint dust when they suck hands and fingers. Other source of lead poisoning is ceramic cookware and lead solders. Lead contained in the glaze on ceramic cookware can reach in food during coking process. Lead can enter in water through lead-soldered pipes. Children are at greater risk : The greatest environmental threats for the children is lead poisoning. The children who live near highways, inner urban and low income...