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Health Effects of
Lead Exposure
Damage to the brain and nervous system
Slowed growth and development
Hearing and Speech problems
Brain and
Nervous System Hearing
There is no Lower IQ, behavior Hearing
"safe" level. problems, and learning Loss.
disabilities. Damage to the
nervous system function Growth
Slowed
growth
Children are at the highest risk Body
of lead poisoning, especially Bone and muscle
from ages 0-6. deterioration
Blood
LEAD IS function and
Anemia
Kidneys
Abnormal
damage
TOXIC
Children should be screened at 12 and 24 months of age by their pediatrician!
Call 410-479-8189 or visit www.carolinehd.org.
Caroline County Childhood Lead Prevention Program 49 49
