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Opinion: Living with bullet fragments in the body can have long-term medical consequences
Living with bullet fragments in your body can lead to chronic pain, issues with mobility, depression, even lead poisoning.

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Living with bullet fragments in your body can lead to chronic pain, issues with mobility, depression, even lead poisoning.
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