The who, what, where, how and why.
Lead poisoning occurs when there is too much lead in the body.
Lead can be ingested into the body in a variety of different ways - including soil, pesticides, drinking water, paint, dust and many, many others. Lead can enter the body by either eating, drinking or breathing in lead particles. The results can have a negative effect on the body. Because of this, it is important to do as much as possible to prevent lead from entering the body. Visible symptoms include stomach aches, vomiting, poor appetite, or nausea.