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 Toxicological Programme – Health Effects of Low-level Lead
	Lead poisoning