Health Effects of Lead
Lead affects the body in many ways. It is important to know that even exposure to low levels of lead can severely harm children.
In children, exposure to lead can cause: • Nervous system and kidney damage • Learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, and decreased intelligence • Speech, language, and behavior problems • Poor muscle coordination • Decreased muscle and bone growth • Hearing damage
While low-lead exposure is most common, exposure to high amounts of lead can have devastating effects on children, including seizures, unconsciousness, and, in some cases, death.
Although children are especially susceptible to lead exposure, lead can be dangerous for adults, too.
In adults, exposure to lead can cause: • Harm to a developing fetus • Increased chance of high blood pressure during pregnancy • Fertility problems (in men and women)
• High blood pressure • Digestive problems • Nerve disorders • Memory and concentration problems • Muscle and joint pain
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