Table 1.
A checklist of sources of lead poisoning
| Home | Occupational sources that can bring lead dust into the home |
|---|---|
| Toys, crayons, cribs, furniture83, 84 | Car repair91 |
| Contaminated foods, e.g., flour84, 85 | Mining84 |
| Surma (kohl) cosmetics85 | Smelting84 |
| Ceramic bowls, glazes85 | Demolition92 |
| Drinking water from lead pipes86 | Battery manufacture84 |
| Dust87 | Construction93 |
| Traditional remedies84 | Pipe fitting94, 95 |
| Soldered pots, kettles85 | Plumbing94, 95) |
| Paint, plaster, putty83 | Shipbuilding96 |
| Metallic jewelry38 | Bridge reconstruction97 |
| Soil88 | Glazing, pottery85 |
| Snooker chalk89 | |
| Lead fishing weights/sinkers85 | |
| Renovations90 |