Lead poisoning in Children
Lead
Who it affects
Adults
Fertility
high blood pressure
kidney issues
Pregnant Women and Fetus
lead spreads through breastmilk
stillbirth
miscarriage
Children
Intellectual
Physical growth
Nervous system
behavioral problems
What it is
Pollutant
Where it is found
Everywhere
Surfaces
Soil
How lead effects child developmengt
Intellectual Development
Academic Performance
Behavioral Issues
Test Scores
Physical Development
BMI
Laws to reduce Lead exposure
Toxic Substances Control Act
EPA regulates Hazardous Materials
Lead Rennovation, Repair, and Painting
Safe work practices to reduce lead dust
Clean Water Act
Maintain clean water supply
Control pollution of water
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Regulate transport, disposal, and storage of hazardous materials
How to reduce lead in the environment
Wash Hands Properly
Reduce chance of oral ingestion
Eat a Healthy Diet
Test drinking water
Identify and Remove Lead in Homes
Sanitize toys and Surfaces
Remove lead based paint
How its relevant to the course
Chapter 5 Toxins
Lead
Impacts red blood cells
Impacts childrens development
Chapter 4 Environmental disease
Health
Chemical hazards
route of disease transmission
Chapter 12 Human Health Risks
Headaches
Memory
Kidneys
Chaoter 13 Laws and Regulations
CWA
RCRA
Why the Topic is Important to us
Major in Child Development
Will work with children in the future
Previous knowledge
Learning about illnesses and diseases
Value Childrens Health