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Exhibit #4b: Lead

Exhibit #4b: Lead. Summary of Lead Poisoning Risk Lead is a heavy metal pollutant/contaminant that is found throughout the environment Exposure to lead comes from multiple sources, including lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust Lead is very toxic to animals and humans

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Exhibit #4b: Lead

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  1. Exhibit #4b: Lead Summary of Lead Poisoning Risk • Lead is a heavy metal pollutant/contaminant that is found throughout the environment • Exposure to lead comes from multiple sources, including lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust • Lead is very toxic to animals and humans • Increased lead concentrations in blood are associated with increased toxicity • Reduce risk of poisoning by reducing exposure Information Sources • A Small Dose Of Website (S. Gilbert) - http://www.asmalldoseof.org/lead.php • Centers for Disease Control Website - http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/lead.htm • Environmental Protection Agency Website - http://www.epa.gov/lead/index.html • Society of Toxicology Website - http://www.toxicology.org Written by Dave Hovland Created by Michelle Horner

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