Offline Database
Healthdata was also available as a disc based offline database, also in the viewdata format. It seems as if it was mostly a copy of the online content, so we present it here for your delight and access..
Do note that this information is at least 20 years old. Please do not rely on anything in here as current medical advice; for that please visit
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Lead - health risks
Lead gets into the air, mainly from
car exhausts. It is widely dispersed
and the tiny particles get into the
soil and ultimately into our food.
Lead is easily absorbed into the
body from food, water and the air.
Unfortunately our bodies are very bad
at getting rid of lead. This means that
lead tends to build up and stay present
for many years.
When levels are high, lead poisoning
occurs, with anaemia, abdominal pain,
convulsions and even death. Although
poisoning is rare, quite high levels
are found in much of the population.
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