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Milena Ramos
Infants Lead Poisoning
Silent, Odorless and invisible killer * Elevated levels of lead in the blood can damage a developing child 's brain and nervous system. * The poisoning can cause physical impairment * Severe Lead poisoning can cause death. * Causes IQ deficiencies, learning disabilities, impaired hearing, reduce attention spans, hyperactivity, and decrease growth.
Lead poisoning
Lead poisoning is a serious and sometimes fatal condition. It occurs when lead builds up in the body. Lead is a highly toxic metal and a very strong poison.
References * Baby Center Inc. Retrieved on 5/31/2013 from http://www.babycenter.com/0_lead-poisoning_10891.bc * CDC Retrieved on 5/31/2013 from : http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/data/state/cadata.htm * The ARC retrieved on 5/30/2013 from http://www.thearc.org/page.aspx?pid=2454 * California Department Health retrieved on 5/30/2013 from http://www.ehib.org/page.jsp?page_key=453 * EPA Retrieved on 5/30/2013 from http://www2.epa.gov/lead
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Lead Poisoning Resources * EPA Safe drinking water hot line (1800)-426-4791 * California Department of Health (510) 620-3038 http://www.ehib.org/page.jsp?page_key=453 * National lead information center (NLIC) 1800-424-5323(424 Lead) http://www2.epa.gov/lead * The Arc - childhood Lead poisoning (800) 433-5255 http://www.thearc.org/page.aspx?pid=2454
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Lead Poisoning FAQs * Was the property you live in build before 1980 * Does your home have paint that is chipping or flaking ? * Is your house plumbing build with copper or lead pipes? * Have you tested you tap water for lead poisoning ?
Lead Poisoning Statistics *
Infants Lead Poisoning
Silent, Odorless and invisible killer * Elevated levels of lead in the blood can damage a developing child 's brain and nervous system. * The poisoning can cause physical impairment * Severe Lead poisoning can cause death. * Causes IQ deficiencies, learning disabilities, impaired hearing, reduce attention spans, hyperactivity, and decrease growth.
Lead poisoning
Lead poisoning is a serious and sometimes fatal condition. It occurs when lead builds up in the body. Lead is a highly toxic metal and a very strong poison.
References * Baby Center Inc. Retrieved on 5/31/2013 from http://www.babycenter.com/0_lead-poisoning_10891.bc * CDC Retrieved on 5/31/2013 from : http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/data/state/cadata.htm * The ARC retrieved on 5/30/2013 from http://www.thearc.org/page.aspx?pid=2454 * California Department Health retrieved on 5/30/2013 from http://www.ehib.org/page.jsp?page_key=453 * EPA Retrieved on 5/30/2013 from http://www2.epa.gov/lead
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1882&bih=833&q=lead+poisoning+children&oq=lead+poisoning+children&gs_l=img.3..0j0i24l4.1695.7559.0.7929.25.17.1.7.7.2.652.3385.5j3j6j2j0j1.17.0...0.0...1ac.1.15.img.RC8F0p9SFOs
Lead Poisoning Resources * EPA Safe drinking water hot line (1800)-426-4791 * California Department of Health (510) 620-3038 http://www.ehib.org/page.jsp?page_key=453 * National lead information center (NLIC) 1800-424-5323(424 Lead) http://www2.epa.gov/lead * The Arc - childhood Lead poisoning (800) 433-5255 http://www.thearc.org/page.aspx?pid=2454
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Lead Poisoning FAQs * Was the property you live in build before 1980 * Does your home have paint that is chipping or flaking ? * Is your house plumbing build with copper or lead pipes? * Have you tested you tap water for lead poisoning ?
Lead Poisoning Statistics *
References: Lead Poisoning Resources * EPA Safe drinking water hot line (1800)-426-4791