In
the United States, about 900,000 children ages 1 to 5 have a blood-lead level
above normal levels.
Babies and young children often put objects in their mouths. These objects
can have lead dust on them.
Children's brains and nervous systems are more sensitive to the damaging effects of lead
To
reduce your child's expose to lead,
get your child checked, have your home tested (especially if your home was
built before 1978).
A simple blood test can detect high levels of lead. This is recommended for
children at ages 1 and 2.
If
not detected early,
children with high levels of lead can suffer from:
Behavior and learning difficulties Slowed growth
Hearing problems
Headaches
Adults also suffer from:
High blood pressure
Digestive problems
Many homes built before 1978 have lead-based paint.
The Federal
government banned lead-based paint from housing in 1978.
You can find lead in homes in the city or country or suburbs even Inside and outside of the house.
