文档介绍：Lead Poisoning in Children
Information and Prevention
June 2008
Training Objectives
Recognize the dangers of lead exposure
Identify sources of lead
Recognize the dangers of lead exposure
Identify signs and symptoms of children who have been exposed to lead
Identify ways to prevent lead poisoning
Recognize ways lead poisoning is treated
Lead Poisoning
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 310,000 . children ages 1-5 have high blood lead levels. These levels are high enough for the CDC to mend public health actions.
Lead poisoning can cause learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and, at very high levels, seizures, coma, and even death.
Sources of Lead
Older and deteriorating buildings are a leading source of lead paint.
Even though paint containing lead was banned in 1978, approximately 24 million homes in the United States have deteriorated lead paint and elevated levels of lead-contaminated house dust. At least 4 million of these homes have young children living in them.
(CDC, 2008)
Another source of lead is contaminated soil which can be found near busy streets. Lead used to be an ingredient in gasoline. Homes painted with lead-based paint may also have contaminated soil.
Drinking water may be contaminated with lead as water flows through old lead pipes or faucets, or if the pipes begin to break down.
Some toys, jewelry, hobby and sports objects (like stained glass, ink, paint and plaster) may contain lead.
(Kids Health)
Food stored in bowls glazed or painted with lead, or imported from countries that use lead to seal canned food can be another source of lead.
Those who make or recycle automobile batteries may be exposed to lead.
Home health remedies, such as azarcon and greta, can contain lead.

(CDC, Kids Health)
Children At Risk
Children under the age of 6 years are at the greatest risk. They grow so rapidly and tend to put their hands or other objects into their mouths.
Children living in older housing are at great