With all the recent news concerning the contaminated water supply in Flint Michigan, people are starting to ask questions about lead poisoning. The ingestion or inhalation of too much lead can lead to harmful effects to many systems in the body including the heart and kidneys. More importantly, lead can have a significant impact on the brain that can cause neurocognitive deficits.
Lead can block certain receptors in the brain and alter its ability to take in and store new information. Signs of lead poisoning include lack of attention with higher prevalence of ADHD and difficulty with higher executive functions in the brain like organizational skill and self-control. Other areas lead can negatively impact are behavioral changes, speech and language development as well as motor skills.
Key Takeaways:
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The recent news of lead in Flint, Michigan’s water supply has brought the effects of lead poising in children back to the forefront.
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Lead can be consumed or inhaled, it can have a poisonous effect on the body including the heart blood vessels and kidneys.
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The first step to assess for lead in your child’s blood stream is to consult your physician. They can conduct testing for levels of lead in the blood stream.
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