lead can cause what in humans
Once in the bloodstream lead is distributed to three main compartments: blood, soft tissue (kidney, bone marrow, liver, and brain), and mineralized tissue (bones and teeth). Lead effects children and adults in different ways. Low lead levels in children can cause the following side effects: Nervous system and kidney damage. Learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, and decreased intelligence. Speech, language, and behavior problems. Poor muscle coordination. Decreased muscle and bone growth. Hearing damage.
Lead poisoning can lead to a variety of health problems in kids, including: 1  decreased bone and muscle growth. 2  poor muscle coordination. 3  damage to the nervous system, kidneys, and/or hearing. 4  speech and language problems. 5  developmental delay. 6  seizures and unconsciousness (in cases of extremely high lead levels)
Lead can also be transmitted through breast milk. Read more on lead exposure in pregnancy and lactating women (PDF) (302 pp, 4.2 MB, About PDF). Other Adults. Lead is also harmful to other adults. Adults exposed to lead can suffer from: Cardiovascular effects, increased blood pressure and incidence of hypertension; Decreased kidney function; Reproductive problems (in both men and women) Read more on the health effects of lead