Lead Poisoning

According to a 1990 New England Journal of Medicine, lead poisoning "was seen to result in significant and serious impairment of academic success, specifically a seven fold increase in failure to graduate from high school, lower class standing, greater absenteeism, impairment of reading skills sufficiently extensive to be labeled reading disability (indicated by scores two grades below the expected scores), and deficits in vocabulary, fine motor skills, reaction time and hand-eye coordination.”

Children and fetuses are most affected by lead poisoning because they have not yet fully developed.

A pregnant mother with lead poisoning can pass it through her body, harming the fetus and causing:
  • Stillbirth
  • Miscarriage
  • Low birth rate
  • Premature birth
  • Impairment of sensory-motor development

 

Lead Poisoning Resources

The EPA’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Lead Page provides information on lead, lead publications, lead fact sheets, and lead hazard guidance and standards, as well as other helpful lead poisoning information.

http://epa.gov/opptintr/lead/index.html

Lead Poisoning News
Lead Poisoning - http://www.lead-poisoning-news.com

Protecting Your Family From Lead
http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/outreach/
leapame.pdf

Reducing Lead Hazards When Remodeling Your Home
http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/outreach/
RRPAMPH.PDF

Protecting Your Kids From Lead In Your Home
http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/outreach/
tentips.pdf

How To Find a Lead Professional
http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/outreach/
broch32e.pdf

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Helpful Lead Resources En Espanol:

Protecting Your Family From Lead
http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/outreach/
leadpdfs.pdf

Remodeling Your Home
http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/outreach/
K97-002.pdf

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