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Electric Monk

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2. Lead Poisoning: A Hidden Danger at Shooting Ranges

Thu Jul 16, 2015, 02:58 PM

Jul 2015

In 2010, 20 children and teens at a Vancouver, Washington, indoor shooting club tested positive for lead poisoning, according to a recent year-long investigation by The Seattle Times. A study in Alaska revealed that the single largest source of lead exposure in children aged 6 to 17 was firing ranges.

Lead dust can enter the body in two ways, inhalation and ingestion. Unsafe exposure can cause nausea and fatigue, organ damage and mental impairment.

Children are the most vulnerable to the effects of lead because their brains are still developing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Negative health effects can be lifelong.

Yet many firing ranges host birthday parties and other events where youngsters can ingest lead after touching contaminated surfaces.

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http://www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-health/lead-poisoning-hidden-danger-shooting-ranges-n237766

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Research finds Pb is the hidden villain behind violent crime, lower IQs, and even ADHD - MoJo [View all] Electric Monk Jul 2015 OP

Great choice of forums for this one! Buzz Clik Jul 2015 #1

Lead Poisoning: A Hidden Danger at Shooting Ranges Electric Monk Jul 2015 #2

If that is the case (and I have my doubts)... Buzz Clik Jul 2015 #5

When I first saw the title I thought it was goingto blame peanut butter, but then I remembered Lead hollysmom Jul 2015 #3

It has been posited that the reason violent crime has been decreasing over recent years Warpy Jul 2015 #4

Some research about chelating the lead and getting it out of our bodies Babel_17 Jul 2015 #6