1. Lead exposure can cause serious health problems, including1234:
    • Brain damage, especially in children.
    • Kidney damage.
    • Nervous system damage.
    • Increased risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular problems.
    • Reproductive problems.
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    Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause damage over time, especially in children. The greatest risk is to brain development, where irreversible damage can occur. Higher levels can damage the kidneys and nervous system in both children and adults. Very high lead levels may cause seizures, unconsciousness and death.
    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lead-pois…
    Young children are particularly vulnerable to the toxic effects of lead and can suffer profound and permanent adverse health impacts, particularly on the development of the brain and nervous system. Lead also causes long-term harm in adults, including increased risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular problems and kidney damage.
    www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/lead-poi…
    Lead is a highly toxic metal that may cause a range of health problems, especially in young children. When lead is absorbed into the body, it can cause damage to the brain and other vital organs, like the kidneys, nerves and blood.
    www.hud.gov/program_offices/healthy_homes/lead…
    Lead is also harmful to other adults. Adults exposed to lead can suffer from: Cardiovascular effects, increased blood pressure and incidence of hypertension; Decreased kidney function; and Reproductive problems (in both men and women).
    www.epa.gov/lead/learn-about-lead
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