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Lead Health Concerns

The greatest health concern for lead poisoning is in children, ages 6 months to 6 six years. This is the years inwhich the central nervous system is developing.

Lead in a child's blood system can hamper the full development of the nervous system.

Low levels of lead can result in learning and behavior disorders and high levels can result in convuslsions and death.

To learn more please veiw the links below.  
  


Childhood Lead Poisoning

Sources of Childhood Lead Poisoning

The Medical Consequences of Lead Poisoning

Lead-Based Paint on Window Trim
 
 
Henry County Health Department
4424 US Hwy 34
Kewanee, IL 61443
309-852-0197

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