Lead Poisoning and the Effects on Your Health

If you look at the periodic table, you’ll see several elements that you need to consume for good health—calcium, zinc, and iron are just a few that you might recognize. However, lead is one element that is not good for your health. If you live in an older Bay Area home, contacting a lead paint removal company serving San Francisco and scheduling lead paint testing may be essential for your health and that of your family.

This video provides additional information about the dangers of lead poisoning. Being exposed to even small amounts of lead can be extremely dangerous. It’s not just your two-legged family members who are at risk of poisoning if you don’t schedule lead paint removal—your family pets may also be affected by lead paint. Watch this full video clip to learn how lead can enter the body and affect your health.