Sheets - Childhood Lead Poisoning Childhood Lead Poisoning Children can suffer adverse health effects from exposure to lead at levels previously believed to be safe. More serious effects are seen at higher levels.
Children are particularly susceptible to the toxic effects of lead.
Unfortunately, many cases of lead poisoning go undetected, undiagnosed and untreated because children suffering from lead poisoning often show no symptoms. It is particularly harmful to the developing nervous system of fetuses and young children. A child can be exposed to lead in many different ways. Lead can be found nearly everywhere in our environment. Paint, gasoline, solder, food, water, dust and soil can all contain lead.