Health Conditions Associated With Lead Exposure

 

Reproductive – miscarriage, pre-term birth, low birth weight, delayed puberty

 

Neurological – IQ loss, lower academic achievement, decreased hearing, essential tremor

 

Psychological – problem behaviour, ADHD, depression, anxiety, panic

 

Cardiovascular – heart attack, stroke, increased blood pressure

 

 

Renal – reduced kidney function

 

Sources of Health Condition Information

Best use of Medicines in Pregnancy – a lead measurement of less than 2 µg/dL of blood is considered acceptable in the UK
National Toxicology Program - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

National Toxicological Programme – Health Effects of Low-level Lead

Lead poisoning