Exposure of high levels of lead during or before pregnancy can lead to

Question

Multiple select question.

a preterm delivery.

a low birth weight infant.

miscarriage.

increased risk of fetal cancer.

Answer 1

Exposure to high levels of lead during or before pregnancy can indeed lead to several adverse outcomes. The correct options from your list include:

• a preterm delivery.
• a low birth weight infant.
• miscarriage.

While lead exposure is a concern for various health issues, the direct link to increased risk of fetal cancer is less established as a result of lead exposure compared to the other mentioned outcomes. So the first three options are the most appropriate based on current understanding of the impacts of lead exposure on pregnancy outcomes.