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Lead's Effects <br />It is important to know that even exposure <br />to low levels of lead can severely harm <br />children. <br />In children, lead can cause: <br />® Nervous system and kidney damage. <br />Learning disabilities, attention deficit Brain or Nerve Damage <br />disorder, and decreased intelligence. Hearing <br />Speech, language, and behavior Problert <br />problems. <br />♦ Poor muscle coordination. <br />® Decreased muscle and bone growth. Bl c wth <br />Hearing damage. <br />While low-lead exposure is most <br />common, exposure to high levels of <br />lead can have devastating effects on <br />children, including seizures, uncon- <br />sciousness, and, in some cases, death. <br />OOMPT <br />Although children are especially <br />susceptible to lead exposure, lead <br />can be dangerous for adults too. <br />Digestive <br />In adults, lead Can Cause: Problems <br />♦ Increased chance of illness during Reproductive <br />pregnancy. Problems <br />(Adults) <br />♦ Harm to a fetus, including brain <br />damage or death. Lead affects <br />® Fertility problems (in men and women). the body in <br />® High blood pressure. many ways' <br />Digestive problems. <br />♦ Nerve disorders. <br />® Memory and concentration problems. <br />® Muscle and joint pain. <br />3 <br />