Health Effects of Lead Exposure
Childhood lead exposure remains a major health problem in the U.S. While lead poisoning is hazardous to both children and adults, lead is more dangerous to children because their growing bodies absorb it more readily and their nervous systems are more sensitive to lead's damaging effects.
The earlier the presence of lead is detected, the better. Contact EMSL Analytical, Inc.'s lead testing labs for lead detection services.
Effects of childhood lead exposure can include:
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Headaches
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Slowed growth
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Damage to the brain and nervous system
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Behavioral and learning problems
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Hearing problems
Lead exposure is also hazardous to adults, who can suffer from:
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Reproductive problems
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Memory and concentration problems
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High blood pressure and hypertension
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Damage to the nervous system
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Muscle and joint pain