Effects of lead poisoning

Common sources

of lead

Lead poisoning affects every organ in the body, and most seriously, the central nervous system. Adults with blood/lead levels from 40 to 120 micrograms per deciliter can experience fatigue, dizziness, depression, paralysis, impotence and slow nerve conduction.

Manufacturing

Lead poisoning in pregnant women can affect the fetus when the lead in the bloodstream crosses the placenta.

Peeling

lead

paint

A child’s developing brain is more susceptible to the effects of lead poisoning than an adult’s brain.

An increase of blood/lead level from 1 to 10 micrograms per deciliter may cause an IQ drop of 3.9 to 7.4 points.

Drinking water

from lead

pipes and

fixtures

Lead exposure in children affects academic performance, motor skills and memory. And there is an increased likelihood of experiencing ADHD and behavior problems.

Toys

Effects of lead poisoning

Lead poisoning affects every organ in the body, and most seriously, the central nervous system. Adults with blood/lead levels from 40 to 120 micrograms per deciliter can experience fatigue, dizziness, depression, paralysis, impotence and slow nerve conduction.

Lead poisoning in pregnant women can affect the fetus when the lead in the bloodstream crosses the placenta.

A child’s developing brain is more susceptible to the effects of lead poisoning than an adult’s brain.

An increase of blood/lead level from 1 to 10 micrograms per deciliter may cause an IQ drop of 3.9 to 7.4 points.

Lead exposure in children affects academic performance, motor skills and memory. And there is an increased likelihood of experiencing ADHD and behavior problems.

Common sources of lead

Drinking water

from lead pipes

and fixtures

Manufacturing

Peeling lead paint

Toys