Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Information
Sources of Lead Include:
- Lead-Based Paint, Dust, and Soil
- Air Pollution
- Drinking-Water
- Traditional Medicines
- Lead-Glazed Ceramics
- Parental Occupations and Hobbies
- Food, Including Spices and Candy
- Vinyl Miniblinds
- Lead Contaminated Toys
Children are at Greater Risk than Adults:
- Hand to Mouth Activity
- Greater Sensitivity to Lead
- Absorb More Lead
Effects of Lead Exposure:
- Behavior Problems
- Heart Disease
- Kidney Disease
- A lower IQ
- Mental Retardation
- Possible Death
Resources:
- North Carolina Healthy Homes
- https://nchealthyhomes.com/lead-poisoning/
- NC DHHS Health Hazards Control, Lead-Based Paint Management
- https://ehs.ncpublichealth.com/hhccehb/cehu/lead/bloodleadanalyzers.htm
- Environmental Protection Agency, Information on Research, Screening, and Lead Poisoning
- https://www.epa.gov/lead
Brochures:
Steps to Prevent Lead Exposure in Children- English
Steps to Prevent Lead Exposure in Children- Spanish
Steps to Lead Safe Renovation and Repair
5 Ways to Lower Elevated Blood Lead Levels