Science reporter subscription form SILENT
KILLER
This is with reference to the article A Silent
Killer in the Environment by Dr
M.A. Haque (Science Reporter December
2018). Since time immemorial we are using lead (Pb).But there was no definite
proof that continuous intake of Pb can endanger health until (in 1983) Dr.
Jorome Nriagu of the National Water Research Institute Canada firmly
established through the critical analysis of ancient records, that Pb
intoxication was the major factor responsible for the fall of the once mighty
Roman Empire. science reporter subscription price Dr.
Nriagu showed that the Roman elite suffered from gout and progressive mental
deterioration that has been attributed to their extensive drinking of wines
made by boiling grape juice in vessels lined with Pb. This gave the liquor an
irresistible flavour and appealing sweetness science reportersubscription price list
