Lead & Cyst Filter System

How Lead Affects ChildrenLead is a potent neurotoxin which has significant effects on childhood health and development. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lead exposure can affect nearly every system in a child’s body, inhibiting the development of both physical and mental abilities.Children with lead poisoning can have learning and behavior problems, hyper activity, slow growth, and hearing loss.  Symptoms like tiredness, head and stomach aches, and low iron deficiencies are often mistaken for other illnesses.  The only way to find lead is through a blood test.The American Academy of Pediatrics states that there are no effective medical treatments for lead poisoning and that prevention of exposure is needed.According to the U.S. Council Of Environmental Quality, the risk of developing cancer is 93% higher in people who drink or are otherwise exposed to chlorinated water.  Chlorine is a potential health hazard to both children and adults.