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

Cleaning up Lead- English

Cleaning Up Lead- Spanish

5 Ways to Lower Elevated Blood Lead Levels