Blood Lead Poisoning

• “Over 80% of all homes built before 1978 in the U.S. have lead based paint in them. (CDC, 1997)

• Estimated 890,000 U.S. children ages 1-5yrs have elevated blood levels. (CDC, 1997)

• Healthy People 2010 objective: have no children with blood levels above 10 ug/dL. (Smith, 2000)

• Sources: (Smith, 2000)

  • Lead based paint
  • Contaminated soil
  • Air-borne dust particles
  • water from lead pipes

• Effects:

  • Learning disabilities
  • Behavior problems
  • Can lead to seizures, coma, and death.

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