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作者:Olivia Couret 8 月以前

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Lead poisoning in Children

Lead is a pervasive environmental pollutant that poses significant health risks, particularly to children. Exposure to lead can occur from numerous sources including soil, surfaces, and water, and it is especially harmful to the development of children, affecting their physical growth, intellectual abilities, and behavior.

Lead poisoning in Children

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