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Lead Poisoning Effects can be devastating and long-lasting, especially for children and pregnant women. Lead is a toxic heavy metal that disrupts multiple body systems—even at low levels of exposure—and its effects can be irreversible.

🧠 Effects in Children
Children are particularly vulnerable because they absorb lead more efficiently and their developing brains are highly sensitive. Exposure can lead to:

Developmental delay

Learning disabilities

Behavioral problems (e.g., ADHD, irritability)

Reduced IQ and cognitive function

Hearing loss

Sluggishness and fatigue

Seizures and coma in severe cases2

Lead poisoning in children is a major contributor to intellectual disability of unknown cause, accounting for nearly 10% of cases globally.

🩺 Effects in Adults
While adults are less sensitive than children, chronic exposure still causes serious health issues:

High blood pressure

Kidney damage

Joint and muscle pain

Memory and concentration problems

Mood disorders

Infertility and reduced sperm count

Miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature birth in pregnant women

Lead is stored in bones and teeth, and during pregnancy, it can be released into the bloodstream, exposing the fetus.

🧬 Long-Term and Systemic Effects
Lead affects nearly every organ system:

Nervous system: Neurotoxicity, encephalopathy, coma

Hematologic system: Anemia due to disrupted hemoglobin synthesis

Cardiovascular system: Increased risk of coronary artery disease

Gastrointestinal system: Abdominal pain, constipation, vomiting

Reproductive system: Hormonal disruption and fetal growth impairment4

There is no safe level of lead exposure, and even low doses can cause harm over time.

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