Of the additives to plastic, the most thoroughly researched by health experts is lead. While the amount of lead in these products is variable, no level of lead is safe for young children. Low-level lead exposures have been associated with behavioral problems and decreased intelligence in children. At higher blood lead levels, lead can cause gastrointestinal-related symptoms. Children exposed to lead may have difficulty with learning and school performance, in addition to behavioral problems, such as hyperactivity and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Severe lead poisoning may be associated with neurological symptoms.
Of the additives to plastic, the most thoroughly researched by
health experts is lead. While the amount of lead in these products
is variable, no level of lead is safe for young children. Low-level
lead exposures have been associated with...
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Dr. Philip Landrigan of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:Of the additives to plastic, the most thoroughly researched by health experts is lead. While the amount of lead in these products is variable, no level of lead is safe for young children. Low-level lead exposures have been associated with behavioral problems and decreased intelligence in children. At higher blood lead levels, lead can cause gastrointestinal-related symptoms. Children exposed to lead may have difficulty with learning and school performance, in addition to behavioral problems, such as hyperactivity and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Severe lead poisoning may be associated with neurological symptoms.Of the additives to plastic, the most thoroughly researched by health experts is lead. While the amount of lead in these products is variable, no level of lead is safe for young children. Low-level lead exposures have been associated with... More
