Question
How can a three-and-a-half-year-old child exclude lead from their body?
Answer
Children are highly sensitive to lead, which can lead to problems in intellectual development, language ability, memory, and attention, and may also affect growth or cause mild anemia. To prevent lead poisoning, it is recommended to undergo a check every three months and reduce the intake of lead-containing foods (such as popcorn and potato chips), avoid contact with lead items, and stay away from contaminated areas. At the same time, increase the intake of foods rich in vitamins C, calcium, iron, and zinc, as well as foods containing pectin, such as oranges, carrots, apples, and bananas. For cases where lead levels are at the V level of excess, it is necessary to go immediately to a children’s hospital for lead decontamination treatment.