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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 <br />disorder, and decreased intelligence. <br />♦ Speech, language, and behavior <br />problems. <br />♦ Poor muscle coordination. <br />♦ Decreased muscle and bone growth <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 />Although children are especially <br />susceptible to lead exposure, lead <br />can be dangerous for adults too. <br />In adults, lead can cause: <br />♦ Increased chance of illness during <br />pregnancy. <br />♦ Harm to a fetus, including brain <br />damage or death. <br />in or Nerve Damage <br />Digestive <br />Problems <br />Reproductive <br />Problems <br />(Adults) <br />♦ Fertility problems (in men and women). <br />♦ High blood pressure. <br />♦ Digestive problems. <br />♦ Nerve disorders. <br />♦ Memory and concentration problems. <br />♦ Muscle and joint pain. <br />Lead affects <br />the body in <br />many ways. <br />3 <br />