Lead

Excessive exposure to lead can cause serious health issues; even fatalities in high enough doses.

Lead in the home is usually found in old lead-based paint, fixtures and fittings, and protective coatings. The dust in old houses can be potentially toxic, especially to children.

Lead absorbs through the skin, makes its way into your blood stream and can then be delivered to and stored in your soft tissue, organs, particularly kidney and liver, and even build up in your bones and teeth. Young children, pregnant women and those with deficiencies are the most susceptible from lead and tend to absorb it at a much higher rate.

The dangers associated with lead poisoning can range from nausea and stomach pains, shortness of breath to headaches, developmental problems, convulsions, brain issues, blood poisoning, organ damage and even death.