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<p>Exposure to lead can result in a range of adverse health effects, including effects
on the cardiovascular, immune, reproductive and neurological systems. Unborn and young
children are particularly at risk as lead exposure can adversely affect development
of the nervous system.</p><p>Several measures have been implemented in the United
Kingdom to reduce exposure to lead, including the phasing out of lead in paint, petrol,
food cans and water pipes. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) runs the Lead Exposure
in Children Surveillance System (LEICSS), for reporting cases of elevated lead exposure
in England. The aim of LEICSS is to facilitate public health action in individual
cases, to reduce the effects of lead exposure.</p><p>Information on the health effects
of lead is available at the following link: <br> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology</a>.</p>
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