How Lead Affects Us
Leas exposure is especially harmful to this age group, affecting brain development
What are young children?
his heavy metal, symbol Pb, was once commonly used in pipes and paints.
What is lead?
Homes built before 1978 in the U.S. often contain this lead-based product on walls and woodwork.
What is lead-based paint?
Lead can hurt this part of your body that helps you think and learn.
What is your brain?
Lead is classified as this type of element, meaning it can be toxic even in small amounts.
What is a heavy metal?
These carry water in your house and might have lead if they’re really old.What is lead-based paint?
What are pipes?
Chronic lead exposure can cause this condition, characterized by fatigue and abdominal pain.
What is lead poisoning?
You can’t see it, but this kind of lead can float in the air or land on your hands.
What is lead dust?
You might find lead in this part of your yard, especially near roads.
What is soil or dirt?
In adults, lead exposure can increase the risk of this cardiovascular condition.
What is high blood pressure?
Doing this to old paint can make lead dust fly into the air.
What is scraping or sanding?
If a mom has lead in her body, it can reach the baby through this.
What is the placenta?
This ancient civilization used lead extensively in plumbing, giving rise to the word "plumbing" itself.
What is the Roman Empire?