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What are child dangers of lead exposure?

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Lower IQ: The main concern with lead exposure is measurably lowered iq. In this difficult world, our children need every advantage they can get. The last thing they need is something intelligence lowering. Lead also effects attention, memory and behavior. No lead level is considered safe.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Many: dangerously high levels of lead can cause brain swelling, hyperactivity, language disorders seizures, mental retardation.

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