Cognitive Deficits Linked to Lead Poisoning

Posted in Lead Poisoning and tagged by Ken Wilhelm

Childhood lead poisoning is a silent epidemic in the United States. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are approximately 4 million households with children exposed to high levels of lead. An even more shocking fact is that approximately 500,000 children age 1 to 5 have blood levels above 5 micrograms per deciliter (a CDC reference level that demands action to be initiated).
There is no safe blood lead level identified for children. If you suspect that your child has been exposed to lead, you should immediately consult with a medical doctor. You should also contact an experienced New York lead poisoning attorney as you may be entitled to compensation.
The Shocking Research Leading to Cognitive Deficits
Over the past several decades, research on lead poisoning has been focused on cognitive defects in young children. Evidence shows that lead poisoning has resulted in various learning and behavioral problems. Such evidence also links lead poisoning to certain childhood deficit disorders.
Even at low levels, exposure to lead has been linked to deficits in earlier childhood developmental years. Young children are more vulnerable to even the slightest level of lead in their blood. As such, it is imperative that adults look for the subtle signs of lead poisoning and seek immediate medical attention if they suspect lead poisoning.
The Legal Remedies of Lead Poisoning
If your child has suffered lead poisoning, he or she may be entitled to monetary compensation. You should consult with an experienced New York lead poisoning attorney who has the knowledge and financial resources to get your injured child the full extent of the compensation that he or she deserves.
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