What are the Signs of Lead Poisoning in Children?

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Most lead poisoned children do not show any signs of the disease.

Some, however, may have the following symptoms:

  • Poor muscle coordination
  • Easily excited   
  • Not able to pay attention
  • Stomach aches   
  • ore tired than usual   
  • Speech, language and
  • Decreased muscle and behavior problems bone growth
  • Hearing damage

Lead-poisoned children may have learning and behavior problems as they grow older. Children with very high lead levels may develop seizures, become unconscious or even die.

Lead poisoning is especially dangerous to children because:

  • Young children’s bodies absorb more lead than older children and adults.
  • Young children can easily be damaged by even small amounts of lead.