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Courtesy of: Anne Hall, RN BSN completion student University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire

The Most Common Sources of Lead in WI. Courtesy of: Anne Hall, RN BSN completion student University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. Introduction. Lead poisoning is the most serious environmental health threat facing young children in the U.S. It can change the way your brain and body grows:

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Courtesy of: Anne Hall, RN BSN completion student University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire

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  1. The Most Common Sources of Lead in WI Courtesy of: Anne Hall, RN BSN completion student University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire

  2. Introduction Lead poisoning is the most serious environmental health threat facing young children in the U.S. • It can change the way your brain and body grows: • Causing lower IQ • Learning difficulties • Behavior problems like aggression and hyperactivity • Poor muscle coordination • Hearing damage • Lead is most harmful to children under 6 years old

  3. Source: WCLPPP Surveillance Data

  4. The Most Common Sources of Lead In WI • Old homes with chipped & peeling built before 1978 • Lead-based paint • Chipped paint • Paint dust

  5. How much lead does it take? The size of one sugar packet, if it contained lead dust, could contaminate a 2-3 bedroom home (1500 sq. ft.) and…Poison a Child! Source: http://dhs.wi.gov/lead

  6. Testing for Lead • Finger poke blood testing for children at age 1 and 2 and ages 3-5 (if not previously tested) • Blood draw at your doctors office • If child has high level, siblings will be tested • Nurses can visit your home to investigate where the lead is coming from

  7. Prevention How can you prevent lead poisoning? • Diet high in calcium and iron; low in fatty foods • Wash hands often • Remove shoes before entering home • Keep play areas clean

  8. For more information: www.epa.gov/lead www.hud.gov/offices/lead/ www.cpsc.gov http://dhfs.wisconsin/gov/lead Pierce County Public Health 412 W. Kinne St. P.O. Box 238 Ellsworth, WI 54011 (715) 273-8755

  9. Lead poisoning is a preventable condition, and can be eliminated with your help!

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