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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 />ok 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. I c� d <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 />Digestive <br />In adults, lead can cause: Problems <br />Increased chance of illness during <br />pregnancy. <br />Harm to a fetus, including brain <br />damage or death. <br />Brain or Nerve Damage <br />Hearing <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 />Attachment 1 <br />Page 6 of 16 <br />I e;O 'Irfec*s <br />the body :n <br />manv wavy. <br />