What are the long term health affects of lead exposure?
Prolonged exposure to lead can result in;
- Neurological harm can lead to decreased intelligence quotient (IQ) difficulties in learning and memory issues.
- Problems related to the heart and blood circulation (such as hypertension and heart conditions).
- The injury to the kidneys.
- Challenges related to reproduction such as decreased fertility and issues during pregnancy.
- Anaemia caused by levels of haemoglobin.
- Issues with bone health accumulation of lead in bones and the potential risk of it being released.
- Digestive problems such as stomach pain and feeling queasy.
- The weakening of the system is being discussed.
- Potential risk of cancer
- Exposure to lead can be extremely dangerous for kids.
There is no level of exposure that is considered safe.
