Lead is one of the most widespread metals in the world, in a wide range of chemical forms...
Lead can enter the human body by contact or through the intake of food (65%), water (20%) and air (15%). However, only bioavailable lead can be absorbed by the human body, when ingested...
Lead which comes from ammunition is in metallic form. Therefore, even if it is accidentally ingested in fine fragments, cannot be absorbed directly by the human body.
Also known as: lead in ammunition