Lead is a natural element with thousands of uses. Because it is
widespread (and often hidden) lead can easily contaminate food and
water where it is undetectable to the eye or taste.
Review Date: 10/30/2008
Reviewed By: Stephen C Acosta, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Portland VA
Medical Center, Portland, OR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare
Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
