Frequently Asked Questions on Topics for the Entire Family, for your health and well being and more! FAQs - Lead Highlights What is lead? What happens to lead when it enters the environment? How might I be exposed to lead? How can lead affect my health? How likely is lead to cause cancer? How does lead affect children? How can families reduce the risk of exposure to lead? Is there a medical test to show whether I've been exposed to lead? Has the federal government made recommendations to protect human health? Reference Where can I get more information? If there is a subject you think we need in the FAQ section, please contact us and let us know!