www2.epa.gov/lead/learn-about-lead#effects What are the Health Effects of Lead? Lead can affect almost every organ and system in your body. Children six years old and younger are most susceptible to the effects of lead. Children In children, the main target for lead toxicity is the nervous system. Even very low levels of lead in the blood of children can result in:Permanent damage to the brain and nervous system, leading to behavior and learning problems, lower IQ, and hearing problemsSlowed growthAnemiaIn rare cases, ingestion of lead can cause seizures, coma and even death. Pregnant Women Lead can accumulate in our bodies over time, where it is stored in bones along with calcium. During pregnancy, lead is released from bones as maternal calcium is used to help form the bones of the fetus. This is particularly true if a woman does not have enough dietary calcium. Lead can also be circulated from the mother’s blood stream through the placenta to the fetus. Lead in a pregnant woman’s body can result in serious effects on the pregnancy and her developing fetus, including:Miscarriage Reduced growth of the fetus and premature birth.
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