Are there any long-term health effects from lead exposure?









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Lead Poisoning FAQs

Q: Are there any long term health effects from lead exposure?

Clients frequently asked me whether or not I have been able to prove in court that lead poisoning brain damage is permanent. Unfortunately many studies have demonstrated that the negative impact of lead exposure on IQ and other neuro-behavioral outcomes is permanent.

For a summary of some of the key metal literature which we rely on to prove that lead poisoning brain damage is permanent visit our page "Is Brain Damage from Lead Poisoning Permanent?"

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$358.5 Million to Sixteen Children Exposed to Dangerous Amounts of Lead

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