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What is the main source of environmental cadmium?
What is the main source of environmental cadmium?
In what form is cadmium most toxic?
In what form is cadmium most toxic?
What is the main source of dietary lead in Mexico?
What is the main source of dietary lead in Mexico?
What is the effect of lead poisoning on neurological and reproductive systems?
What is the effect of lead poisoning on neurological and reproductive systems?
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Who are the human groups most at risk of lead poisoning?
Who are the human groups most at risk of lead poisoning?
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What are the main sources of exposure to cadmium?
What are the main sources of exposure to cadmium?
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Which metal is highly toxic in vapor form?
Which metal is highly toxic in vapor form?
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What is the most volatile of all metals?
What is the most volatile of all metals?
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What is the common application of elemental mercury due to its unusual property of being a liquid that conducts electricity?
What is the common application of elemental mercury due to its unusual property of being a liquid that conducts electricity?
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What historic use of lead is mentioned in the text?
What historic use of lead is mentioned in the text?
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What is a banned use of lead as mentioned in the text?
What is a banned use of lead as mentioned in the text?
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In what industry is lead commonly used for roofing and flashing, as mentioned in the text?
In what industry is lead commonly used for roofing and flashing, as mentioned in the text?
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