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Globally it is an abundantly distributed, important yet dangerous environmental chemical (Mahaffay, a) This review covers the history behind the usage of lead, sources of lead exposure, absorption, distribution and excretion of lead, toxic signs and symptoms of lead toxicity and methods to evaluate the lead levels and the current treatment regimen PDF Heavy metal toxicity over the years has been proven to be a source of diverse health risksLead toxicity is an important environmental disease and its effects on the human body are Lead toxicity disrupts the functions of the digestive system, Lead is a toxic metal whose widespread use has caused extensive environmental contamination and health problems in many parts of the world. Lead is the most important toxic heavy element in the environment. Inhalation of lead as fumes or particles is a major occupational route of exposure The focus of the profiles is on health and toxicologic information; therefore, each toxicological profile begins with a relevance to public health discussion which would allow a public health professional to Introduction. Lead is a toxic metal whose widespread use has caused extensive environmental contamination and health problems in many parts of the world. It is a cumulative toxicant Lead toxicity is an important environmental disease and its effects on the human body are devastating with its toxicity dependent upon the absorbed dose, the route of exposure as Most cases of oral lead poisoning result from small amounts of lead-containing material such as contaminated dust or soil, flakes of lead paint, contaminated food and spices, lead-containing traditional medicines or from ingestion of lead as a foreign body. It is a cumulative This review covers the history behind the usage of lead, sources of lead exposure, absorption, distribution and excretion of lead, toxic signs and symptoms of lead toxicity Lead toxicity is evident from the literature and there is almost no function in the body which is not affected by lead. Due to its important physico-chemical properties, its use can be retraced to historical times.