Exposure
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Levels
The information presented here is, to the best of our knowledge, the current level or concentration of lead permitted in some selected products. Unless specified otherwise, it is assumed that EU regulations still apply in the UK after Brexit.
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Sources
This page lists some articles discussing sources of lead exposure including aviation emissions and common misconceptions about lead poisoning and prevention.
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Prevalence
There have been no studies on the prevalence of elevated blood lead concentrations in the UK since the mid-1990s. However, studies at that time and data on more recent lead exposure suggest that lead remains a significant environmental health problem.
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History
These are some keys dates regarding use of lead in the UK plus a few other countries for comparison. 1909 – France, Belgium, and Austria ban white lead-based interior paint (Markowitz and Rosner, 2000).
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UK Health Security Agency Advice
Lead poisoning: advice for the public and healthcare professionals, Background information, Information for the public, Environmental and public health intervention, Clinical intervention
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