The Lead Exposure Symptoms and Complications website provides information on the harmful health effects of childhood lead exposure, including how lead enters the body and how a child's body handles exposure to lead. The resource emphasizes that children under 6 years old are at an increased risk of lead exposure because they tend to put their hands or other objects contaminated with lead dust into their mouths. Even low levels of lead in the blood have been shown to negatively affect a child's health, including long-term health outcomes. The website recommends speaking to your child's healthcare provider regarding blood lead testing if you have concerns about lead exposure.

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 U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)