Transcript Lead Poisoning

Lead Poisoning Prevention
Lifelong Health Effects of Lead
• Damage to the brain and nervous system
• Behavior and learning problems (such as)
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Hyperactivity
Poor impulse control
Violence
Lower IQ
• Delayed growth
• Other problems
– Hearing
– Headaches
Other Health Effects of Lead
• Difficulties during pregnancy
• Other reproductive problems (in both men and
women)
• High blood pressure
• Digestive problems
• Nerve disorders
• Memory and concentration problems
• Muscle and joint pain
• Cataracts
Where Can the Lead Be Coming From?
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Air
Water
Soil
Toys
Jewelry
Never use HOT
WATER for cooking
or drinking!
• LEAD PAINT DUST
Houses built before 1978
CDC reports that no blood
concentration of lead may be safe
• Primary prevention
don’t let kids get exposed to lead
• Test early, test often
• No such thing as a “Negative” Blood Lead
• Interventions for all Blood Lead values
– Educational
– Behavioral (e.g. handwashing)
– Nutritional
– Environmental
Update on Blood Lead Levels in Children
• Until recently, BLL of concern when test result >= 10 micrograms per
deciliter; may not have been reported to parents
• New Level: based on the U.S. population of children ages 1-5 years
who are in the top 2.5% of children when tested for lead in their
blood
• New, lower value means that more children likely will be identified
as having lead exposure ; opportunity to take action earlier to
reduce the child’s future exposure to lead
• No change in the recommendation for when to use medical
treatment for children.
Renovate Right!
• WHEN: Phased in requirements, starting June 2008
• WHO: contractors performing activities that disturb lead-based
paint
• WHAT: Renovation, Repair, Painting projects
• WHERE: Child-occupied facilities (e.g. homes, child care facilities,
and schools) built before 1978
• HOW: Must be certified and must Notify and Follow Specific Work
Practices to prevent lead contamination including
– Contain the work area
– Minimize dust
– Clean up thoroughly
http://www.epa.gov/oppt/lead/pubs/renovaterightbrochure.pdf
IL Data
Estimate more than 20,000 if looking at those above
5 ug/dL
Represents about 3,500 children
EBL in Kane County, 2010
Number of Children <6 y/o
Number Tested
(Percent Tested)
5 – 9 ug/dL
10 – 14 ug/dL
15-19 ug/dL
20-24 ug/dL
25+ ug/dL
48,441
13,635
(28%)
838
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54% of children tested were Medicaid Eligible
Federal Lead Resources
• EPA
www.epa.gov/lead
• CDC
www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead
• HUD’s lead resources
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_
offices/healthy_homes
• Lead Hotline - The National Lead Information Center
1-800-424-LEAD [5323]
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