Lead Poisoning in Winnebago: Your Child May be at
Risk!
Lead’s Effects on the Body
Children with high lead levels in their bodies are at high risk for a variety of several mild to severe health problems. Your child may develop:
¨ Learning and behavioral problems, including hyperactivity
¨ Headaches
¨ Hearing loss
¨ Brain damage and damage in other parts of the nervous system
¨ Stomach damage
¨ Kidney damage
Even unborn children may be affected by lead poisoning. High levels of lead in the mother during pregnancy may cause difficulties or complications.
Young Children Have the Highest Risk!
¨ Because young children and babies oftentimes put their hands and other objects in their
mouths, they are more likely to ingest lead dust from the environment.
¨The bodies of children ages 6 years and under more easily absorb lead.
¨Children’s brains and nervous systems are more easily damaged than that of adults.
It’s More Common Than You Think!
¨ An estimated
170,000 children in
¨ An estimated two
out of 10 children in
¨ Children with dangerous lead levels may appear to be completely healthy!