title: [Lead. Environmental diffusion and biological aspects].
abstract: The problems raised by ambient lead are examined with reference to its uptake, absorption and metabolism in man, animal metabolism and toxicology, sub-clinical effects, and health aspects. The existing research picture of this very complex field is surveyed.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D004782:Environmental Health; D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000032:analysis; D004787:Environmental Pollution / Q000032:analysis*; D000882:Haplorhini; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D007854:Lead / Q000032:analysis* / Q000378:metabolism; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000517:prevention & control; D012621:Seasons; D012989:Soil Pollutants / Q000032:analysis; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D004785:Environmental Pollutants; D012989:Soil Pollutants; D007854:Lead
vernacular_title: Il piombo. Diffusione ambientale e aspetti biologici