| Keyword | CPC | PCC | Volume | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| effects of lead poisoning in children | 0.37 | 0.7 | 7811 | 73 |
| long term lead poisoning effects in children | 0.3 | 0.2 | 9477 | 21 |
| side effects of lead poisoning in children | 0.83 | 0.9 | 7535 | 94 |
| long term effects of lead in children | 1.49 | 0.1 | 8386 | 60 |
| dangers of lead poisoning in children | 1.19 | 0.4 | 2408 | 75 |
| how lead poisoning affects children | 1.82 | 0.4 | 1848 | 55 |
| lead poisoning in children | 1.95 | 0.3 | 8987 | 1 |
| lead poisoning in young children | 0.03 | 0.5 | 4779 | 22 |
| lead poisoning in children development | 1.29 | 0.7 | 9893 | 62 |
| lead poisoning and children | 0.25 | 0.7 | 3411 | 77 |
| impact of lead poisoning on child development | 1.54 | 0.7 | 9363 | 69 |
| what does lead poisoning do to kids | 0.38 | 0.5 | 5316 | 79 |
| child with lead poisoning | 0.25 | 0.3 | 2136 | 58 |
| kids with lead poisoning | 0.85 | 0.1 | 9603 | 11 |
Lead exposure can have serious consequences for the health of children. At high levels of exposure lead attacks the brain and central nervous system, causing coma, convulsions and even death. Children who survive severe lead poisoning may be left with intellectual disability and behavioural disorders.
How can I tell if my child has lead poisoning?A child (between ages 1 and 5) may be diagnosed with lead poisoning if the levels of lead in their blood is 5 micrograms per deciliter or higher. In Connecticut, children are first tested for lead poisoning around age 1 and, again, at 2. A simple finger prick is administered to collect a blood sample.
How does lead poisoning affect the brain of children?Lead exposure can have serious consequences for the health of children. At high levels of exposure lead attacks the brain and central nervous system, causing coma, convulsions and even death. Children who survive severe lead poisoning may be left with intellectual disability and behavioural disorders.
How is lead poisoning in children diagnosed and treated?A child (between ages 1 and 5) may be diagnosed with lead poisoning if the levels of lead in their blood is 5 micrograms per deciliter or higher. In Connecticut, children are first tested for lead poisoning around age 1 and, again, at 2. A simple finger prick is administered to collect a blood sample.
