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Read more about lead poisoning from the New Scientist article The following are the top 10 leading-songwriters who have been poisoned:The most common cause of lead poisoning in adults is unintentional poisoning from lead paint, according to the CDC.
Lead poisoning can occur when lead paint is left in the environment, such as in basements and garages.
People can also become exposed to lead through contact with contaminated food.
In the US, lead poisoning rates for adults have risen over the last decade.
The CDC estimates that there were more than 3,000 deaths per 100,000 adults from lead poisoning between 2008 and 2012.
Lead poisoning rates are on the rise for children and children under five years old.
The CDC estimates there were 1.5 million lead poisoning cases in the US in 2014.
Lead is a neurotoxin that can cause damage to brain cells and the nervous system.
Symptoms include low mood, trouble concentrating, trouble sleeping and difficulty sleeping.
People with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, kidney disease and heart disease are more likely to develop lead poisoning.