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L.E.A.D. ENGLEWOOD FROM LEAD

L.E.A.D. ENGLEWOOD FROM LEAD. Lead Education and Development A SMART Communities Initiative Sponsored by Loyola University. WHAT IS LEAD?. LEAD IS A TOXIC CHEMICAL ODORLESS TASTELESS. So WHAT is it??. Paint Chips Contaminated Water/ Dust From WHERE? Homes built before 1978

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L.E.A.D. ENGLEWOOD FROM LEAD

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  1. L.E.A.D. ENGLEWOOD FROM LEAD Lead Education and Development A SMART Communities Initiative Sponsored by Loyola University

  2. WHAT IS LEAD? LEAD IS A TOXIC CHEMICAL • ODORLESS • TASTELESS

  3. So WHAT is it?? • Paint Chips • Contaminated Water/ Dust From WHERE? • Homes built before 1978 • Windows • Porches • Doors

  4. LEAD LEADS TO WHAT?? LEAD POISONING

  5. How? • By touching old paint chips • By touchingcontaminateddust • By drinking contaminated water • By puttingcontaminatedhands in mouth • By passing contamination to fetus via pregnant mom

  6. What are the Effects? Irreversible BRAIN DAMAGE • Learning Disabilities • Behavioral Problems

  7. How do I know if I’ve been Poisoned? You may NOT seem sick… but, you may experience… • STOMACH PROBLEMS • TROUBLE SLEEPING • LESS ENERGY • DIFFICULTY CONCENTRATING

  8. Can I treat it? NO!! Effects are IRREVERSIBLE!!! The BEST way to Prevent Lead Poison is to PREVENT EXPOSURE

  9. How do I PREVENT EXPOSURE? • Wash hands often • Clean your house often • Stay away from chipped paint • Have a professional test your paint • Eat healthy

  10. Who is MOST at RISK? • Children, 0-6 years old • Pregnant Women

  11. Can this REALLY affect ME or my KIDS? The SHORT ANSWER IS YES! • Illinois has the highest number of lead poisoned children AND • Lead levels in Englewood are DOUBLE the citywide rate

  12. REMEMBER LEAD POISONING IS 100% PREVENTABLE THERE IS NO SAFE LEVELFOR LEAD INFORMATION RESOURCES: www.leadsafeillinoisorg www.cityofchicago.org/health www.epa.gov/lead www.tenants-rights.org

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