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Title: Lead in and around the Home Author: Denise Hoffman Last modified by: Wendy Moncada Created Date: 5/12/2001 3:07:41 PM Document presentation format – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Lead Poisoning Prevention


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Lead Poisoning Prevention
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Lead . . .
  • A heavy metal
  • Once used in many products (paint, pipes, other
    building materials)
  • Cannot see or smell it

3
Lead can be . . .
  • In dust, paint, soil or water
  • On toys
  • In food
  • On your childs hands

4
Other Sources
  • Lead pipes, pipe solder and plumbing fixtures
  • Vinyl mini-blinds (before 1996)
  • Fishing sinkers and bullets

5
Other Sources
  • Hobby supplies (ceramics electronics)
  • Stained glass
  • Candle wicks
  • Lead crystal

6
Lead Poisoning Effects
  • Learning disabilities
  • Hyperactivity
  • Impaired hearing
  • Decreased IQ and attention span
  • Decreased growth

7
Lead Exposure
  • Primary
  • Oral (hand-to-mouth)
  • Secondary
  • Inhaled
  • Through skin

8
Lead Poisoning Signs
  • Anemia
  • Abdominal pain
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Seizures
  • Coma

9
Testing for Lead
  • Blood test at age 1
  • Repeat at age 2
  • Test more often if known risk

10
Protect Your Family
  • Keep things clean
  • Mop floors
  • Wet-wipe windowsills, doors and cribs
  • Wash pacifiers, toys and bottles

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Protect Your Family
  • Keep paint intact
  • Use a trained contractor for remodeling or
    removing lead paint
  • Clean all work areas well

12
Protect Your Family
  • Wash hands often
  • Wash childrens hands before eating, at nap time,
    and before bed
  • Remove shoes

13
Protect Your Family
  • If you have lead pipes, test your water for lead
  • Use only cold water for cooking, drinking and
    making baby formula

14
Protect Your Family
  • Run water 30-60 seconds before drinking or using
    for cooking
  • Use a water filter that will remove or reduce lead

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Protect Your Family
  • Eat nutritious foods
  • Eat foods high in iron, calcium and vitamin C
  • Use lead-free pottery and glassware for serving
    and storing food.
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