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Some Landmarks in the History of Lead Poisoning, Ralph Hermon Major, 1931
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Ralph H. Major, a physician and historian of medicine, reviewed writings on lead poisoning throughout history. On page 219, Major mentions that as early as the 2nd century BC, ancient Greek physician Galen had warned against drinking water that ran through lead pipes.
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