Which Is the Most Frequent Source of Acute Childhood Lead

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which is the most frequent source of acute childhood lead poisoning?

• A) Folk remedies
• B) Unglazed pottery
• C) Lead-based paint
• D) Cigarette butts and ashes

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