Exposure to Lead can Seriously Harm a Child’s Health Infographic

No Safe Level of Lead Exposure in Children has Been Identified

Exposure to lead can seriously harm a child’s health and cause well-documented adverse effects such as:

• Damage to the brain and nervous system
• Slowed growth and development
• Learning and behavior problems
• Hearing and speech problems

This can cause:

• Lower IQ
• Decreased ability to pay attention
• Underperformance in school

There is also evidence that childhood exposure to lead can cause long-term harm.

The good news is that childhood lead poisoning is 100% preventable.