How much lead does it takes to get lead poisoning?
Blood lead levels equal or higher than 10 micrograms per deciliter of whole blood (g/dL). 5. Who can get lead poisoning? Anyone can be lead poisoned. Lead poisoning can occur regardless of financial, socio-economical or cultural status. Young children, between the ages of 6 months and six years of age are at the highest risk. Children are more at risk for lead exposure than adults. Especially, children spend time in older housing (built before 1978) are at highest risk for lead poisoning. Old housing may have deteriorating or disturbed lead-based paint and lead contaminated soil and dust. Adults who work in jobs or hobbies where they work with lead may bring the lead dust home on their clothes or equipment and expose household members. 6. Who’s most at risk for lead poisoning? Lead poisoning is especially dangerous for children under the age of six because their rapidly growing and developing bodies absorb more lead. It can cause permanent learning and behavioral problems that make it
