Even today, lead levels are a problem, especially for younger children.<\/p>\n
Although there are regulations in place to prevent lead poisoning, it remains a chronic health issue for kids. It is so prevalent that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have provided the rough estimate that over 300,000 children suffer from elevated levels of lead in their systems. One in six children are reported to have a “high” level.<\/p>\n
If you’re wondering why the rate of lead poisoning seems to be higher for children, it’s because their absorption rate is a great deal higher than that of an adult. For instance, the rate of absorption (gastrointestinal) in adults is 3% to 10%. In children it is 40% to 50%, which is alarming and explains why children have such difficulty with lead poisoning symptoms.<\/p>\n
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