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<br />Lead's Effects <br /> <br />It is important to know that even exposure <br />to low levels of lead can severely harm <br />children. <br /> <br />In children, lead can cause: <br /> <br />. Nervous system and kidney damage. <br /> <br />. Learning disabilities, attention deficit <br />disorder, and decreased intelligence. <br /> <br />. Speech, language, and behavior <br />problems. <br /> <br />. Poor muscle coordination. <br /> <br />. Decreased muscle and bone growth. <br /> <br />. Hearing damage. <br /> <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 /> <br />Although children are especially <br />susceptible to lead exposure, lead <br />can be dangerous for adults too. <br /> <br />In adults, lead can cause: <br /> <br />. Increased chance of illness during <br />pregnancy. <br /> <br />. Harm to a fetus, including brain <br />damage or death. <br /> <br />. Fertility problems (in men and women). <br /> <br />. High blood pressure. <br /> <br />. Digestive problems. <br /> <br />. Nerve disorders. <br /> <br />. Memory and concentration problems. <br />. Muscle and joint pain. <br /> <br />Attachment 1 <br />Page 6 of 16 <br /> <br />Brain or Nerve Damage <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Reproductive <br />Problems <br />(Adults) <br /> <br />Lead affects <br />the body in <br />many ways. <br /> <br />3 <br />