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Child Lead Poisoning Prevention
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- Lead is a chemical element that has been used in paint, gas for cars, weights, pottery and many other things.
- Lead can be very harmful to humans who swallow or breathe in the lead, which is often in the form of dust.
- Children from 6 months to 6 years, are especially vulnerable to lead poisoning and can get very sick from lead poisoning.
- A child who swallows or breathes in lead may suffer damage to his or her brain, nerves, blood, and other parts of the body. This could result in a lowered IQ, behavior problems, mental retardation, kidney disease, heart disease, and possibly death.
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