Lead poisoning in Children

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Soil Pollution

by Cumba Guanin Cumba Guanin

Apply for

by Jorge Velásquez Ochoa

Early Childhood Curriculum

by Jennifer Beck

Tools to compensate

by Marco Bertolini

Lead poisoning in Children

Why the Topic is Important to us

Value Childrens Health

Previous knowledge

Learning about illnesses and diseases

Major in Child Development

Will work with children in the future

How its relevant to the course

Chaoter 13 Laws and Regulations

RCRA

CWA

Chapter 12 Human Health Risks

Kidneys

Memory

Headaches

Chapter 4 Environmental disease

route of disease transmission

Chemical hazards

Health

Chapter 5 Toxins

Impacts childrens development

Impacts red blood cells

How to reduce lead in the environment

Identify and Remove Lead in Homes

Remove lead based paint

Sanitize toys and Surfaces

Eat a Healthy Diet

Test drinking water

Wash Hands Properly

Reduce chance of oral ingestion

Laws to reduce Lead exposure

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

Regulate transport, disposal, and storage of hazardous materials

Clean Water Act

Maintain clean water supply

Control pollution of water

Lead Rennovation, Repair, and Painting

Safe work practices to reduce lead dust

Toxic Substances Control Act

EPA regulates Hazardous Materials

How lead effects child developmengt

Physical Development

BMI

Intellectual Development

Academic Performance

Test Scores

Behavioral Issues

Lead

Where it is found

Soil

Surfaces

Everywhere

What it is

Pollutant

Who it affects

Children

behavioral problems

Nervous system

Physical growth

Intellectual

Pregnant Women and Fetus

miscarriage

stillbirth

lead spreads through breastmilk

Adults

kidney issues

high blood pressure

Fertility