Children 6 and under are at the highest risk of lead poisoning due to mouthing behaviors, especially with lead contaminated items.
Children 6 and older with known developmental delays, who may display mouthing behaviors similar to children younger than 6.
Teens engaged with smoking or vaping, or that wear certain cosmetics.
Infants fed formula made with contaminated tap water from lead pipes and plumbing parts.
Children of immigrant or refugee families from an underdeveloped or rural country of origin.
Adults:
Pregnant women with PICA cravings (ingestion of non-food items)
Breastfeeding women with suspected exposure to lead
Working adults that are exposed to lead-based products or soil from jobs/activities such as construction, home renovation, law enforcement, auto-repair, roofing, among others.
Adults can track lead into the home through clothes, shoes, skin, hair, and hands and unknowingly expose children in the home.