Not only is lead paint toxic, but it is especially harmful for an unborn child. When a person is exposed to lead it causes all kinds of health problems and is bad whether inhaled, absorbed through the skin, or swallowed. Once it gets into your body, it filters all the way through and harms everything it comes into contact with including your blood and bones. It can keep your body from functioning normally and from getting necessary nutrients.
While lead is toxic to anyone who comes in contact with it, it is most harmful for young children and unborn babies. Their smaller, and more fragile, bodies make them more likely to absorb and keep lead. This exposure can cause slower bone and muscle growth, damage to internal organs and the nervous system, seizures, speech problems, poor muscle coordination, and other developmental delays.
If you are uncertain about the levels of lead in your home, there are kits you can purchase to test these levels. If you own an older home, there is a greater risk for lead. First test the paint in your home for lead, and then test other items like the water, toys, jewellery, and glazed dishes.
If your testing creates a positive result, then it is time to consult a doctor.
While lead is toxic to anyone who comes in contact with it, it is most harmful for young children and unborn babies. Their smaller, and more fragile, bodies make them more likely to absorb and keep lead. This exposure can cause slower bone and muscle growth, damage to internal organs and the nervous system, seizures, speech problems, poor muscle coordination, and other developmental delays.
If you are uncertain about the levels of lead in your home, there are kits you can purchase to test these levels. If you own an older home, there is a greater risk for lead. First test the paint in your home for lead, and then test other items like the water, toys, jewellery, and glazed dishes.
If your testing creates a positive result, then it is time to consult a doctor.
