The evidence is reviewed for ‘low’ level lead exposure being an important contributive factor in the development of a wide range of diseases and conditions. “Classical” lead poisoning is not discussed. Also discussed are the other various contributive factors in the genesis of disease. A call is made for doctors to take into consideration these factors when considering their patients and disease processes, and for scientists to take responsibility for informing the non-scientific community of the hazards of lead and other toxins.
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