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Lead's Effects <br />If not detected early, children with high <br />levels of lead in their bodies can suffer <br />from: <br />• Damage to the brain and <br />nervous system <br />• Behavior and learning . <br />problems (such as hyperactivity) <br />• Slowed growth <br />• Hearing problems <br />• Headaches <br />Lead is also harmful to adults. Adults <br />can suffer from: <br />• Difficulties during pregnancy <br />• Other reproductive problems (in both <br />men and women) <br />• High blood pressure <br />• Digestive problems <br />• Nerve disorders <br />• Memory and concentration problems <br />• Muscle and joint pain <br />(pdutbl <br />t~,~ <br />Lead affects <br />the body in <br />many ways. <br />3 <br />