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Lead Poisoning Prevention

Lead Poisoning Prevention. Lifelong Health Effects of Lead. Damage to the brain and nervous system Behavior and learning problems (such as) Hyperactivity Poor impulse control Violence Lower IQ Delayed growth Other problems Hearing Headaches. Other Health Effects of Lead.

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Lead Poisoning Prevention

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  1. Lead Poisoning Prevention

  2. Lifelong Health Effects of Lead • Damage to the brain and nervous system • Behavior and learning problems (such as) • Hyperactivity • Poor impulse control • Violence • Lower IQ • Delayed growth • Other problems • Hearing • Headaches

  3. 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

  4. Where Can the Lead Be Coming From? • Air • Water • Soil • Toys • Jewelry • LEAD PAINT DUST Never useHOT WATERfor cooking or drinking! Houses built before 1978

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. IL Data Estimate more than 20,000 if looking at those above 5 ug/dL Represents about 3,500 children

  9. EBL in Kane County, 2010 54% of children tested were Medicaid Eligible

  10. Federal Lead Resources • EPAwww.epa.gov/lead • CDCwww.cdc.gov/nceh/lead • HUD’s lead resourceshttp://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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