Commentary by Maria Camila Espinal, MD
Published February 2024

Children are exposed to many things in the environment including lead. Exposure to lead is one of the most serious environmental problems that can lead to lead poisoning causing learning disabilities, behavioral problems, anemia and/or damage to the brain and kidneys.

Keywords: poisoning; home safety; pica behavior; blood lead levels; BLLs; chelation therapy; lead paint; environmental health