Much of our exposure to lead comes from human activities including the use of fossil fuels, past use of leaded gasoline, some industrial facilities and the past use of lead-based paint. Lead can affect almost every organ and system in the body; Children and babies are particularly at risk. Even low levels can cause behavior and learning problems, lower IQ, slowed growth, hearing problems and anemia.

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