“These ancient humans had lead contamination deep inside their teeth.” “The Intelligence” explains the surprising role of lead poisoning in human development https://t.co/dhCkPgKYBb https://t.co/7M3ow6HEdq ...

Public Health Concerns - Lead contamination is widespread in the UK, affecting soil, water, food, and housing [1] - Lead exposure poses significant health risks, including impaired brain development, chronic illnesses, and potential fatalities [1] - Affected individuals are located across the UK, both in rural areas near old lead mines and in urban environments [2] Systemic Issues - There is a lack of coordinated, nationwide efforts to address and systematically measure lead contamination [3] - Inadequate awareness leads to ongoing use of lead solder in new construction, exacerbating the problem [3] - Polluted sites contribute to river and floodplain contamination, further spreading lead [3] Information and Responsibility - Warning signs often fail to mention potential health risks associated with contaminated sites [4] - The report raises questions about responsibility for the issue, the number of people at risk, and protective measures [4] Call to Action - The Financial Times' "Toxic Legacy" podcast series aims to investigate the extent of lead poisoning and potential solutions [4]

A greater tolerance for lead poisoning may have been one way in which humans outcompeted their cousins and went on to make extraordinary things—such as leaded pipes, petrol and cosmetics with which to poison themselves all over again https://t.co/WUx3xoKs7O ...

Lead poisoning is usually thought of as a disease of civilisation. Yet a new paper suggests it was among humanity’s pre-industrial ancestors https://t.co/1NschGIVIxPhoto: Naturimages https://t.co/ubTkeeMURJ ...

Lead poisoning is usually thought of as a disease of civilisation. Yet it seems to have been common among humanity’s pre-industrial ancestors too https://t.co/dy07RjkslU ...