Thread: Lead bullets and their risk to human health

Yes, children are another matter. They are at risk even if the exposure is very low. This is because their brain is still developing.
@kotuku the people you talk about had high levels of exposure DAILY for many years.

Hunters are exposed perhaps a dozen times a year. Obviously this will vary. You can't compare.

Originally Posted by Oldbloke

Yes, children are another matter. They are at risk even if the exposure is very low. This is because their brain is still developing.
@kotuku the people you talk about had high levels of exposure DAILY for many years.

Hunters are exposed perhaps a dozen times a year. Obviously this will vary. You can't compare.

you seem to have misread my post .if one is to take your statement you cant compare my interpretation is you in effect are saying what i was ie casual or minute exposure to very small doses of lead is not overly significant .lead ,unlike cyanide or such agents is not an instantaneous killer ,in that is really requires a constant exposure to very high levels (read toxic) for the human body to ingest sufficient for it to pursue its deadly mission .

Originally Posted by Oldbloke

Hunters are exposed perhaps a dozen times a year. Obviously this will vary.

What is the basis for this statement?

I eat venison several times a week, if I were not cautious about my butchery practises, I would be consuming lead several times a week.

Originally Posted by gimp

What is the basis for this statement?

I eat venison several times a week, if I were not cautious about my butchery practises, I would be consuming lead several times a week.

And I suspect that is where the real risks are, people that eat wild / shot meat several times a week and don't take care to minimize possible lead contamination.

Originally Posted by gimp

What is the basis for this statement?

I eat venison several times a week, if I were not cautious about my butchery practises, I would be consuming lead several times a week.

That's my point. Because you are carefull your exposure is low. If you were careless it would be high.

Edit to clarify.
When I say "exposed" means it is entering the body.