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What kind of long term effects would lead poisoning have on a child's brain?
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Brain development: Impaired brain development and mental retardation, behavioral problems, seizures are among the long term effects. For more information you may wish to consult the website listed below. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lead-poisoning/fl00068.
Answered 10/3/2016
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