mental health
What are the three main mental effects of the Flint water crisis?
PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety
Adults or Children experienced developmental issues due to the Flint water crisis?
Children
1:4 residents
This group of people is particularly vulnerable to the effects of lead poisoning due to their developing brains and bodies.
children
Exposure to contaminated water contributed to an increase in this condition among Flint residents, resulting in symptoms like fatigue and headaches.
gastrointestinal illness
What are the most impairing and common mental deficits?
Depression and PTSD
Lead exposure led some mothers to face challenges with this, affecting their ability to nurture their children.
breastfeeding
What percentage did the death rates go up by?
58%
Children under the age of this are especially at risk for severe developmental effects from lead exposure.
6
In addition to lead poisoning, these health complications were exacerbated by exposure to contaminated water in Flint.
respiratory problems
1 in how many residents in Flint experienced depression
5
What are two vital organs that can suffer from lead, often leading to long-term health problems?
The liver and kidneys
What percent of residents self-reported anxiety?
34%
These individuals experienced an increase in blood pressure as a result of exposure to contaminated water, leading to long-term health risks.
Adults
This chronic condition is common in Flint residents due to the combined effects of stress and exposure to the toxic water, leading to long-term health complications
hypertension
1 in how many residents experienced PTSD?
4
A result of the Flint water crisis, where residents experience strong mood swings and or aggression
Behavioral issues
What percent of residents self-reported depression?
29%
Children's rates of these issues, including aggression, depression, hyperactivity, trouble adapting, and WHAT, increased as a result of exposure to contaminated water in Flint.
attention issues
What disease was there an outbreak of in 2015 that coincided with the water switch from FWS to Lake Huron
Legionnaires’ disease
How much does PTSD and depression cost America per year?
More than 326 billion dollars
Lead exposure increases the risk of three major health problems in adults. What are they?
Blood pressure
Kidney damage
Cardiovascular problems
What percent of households felt the water crisis worsened their physical health?
51%
This demographic group faced a higher risk of severe health consequences from lead exposure due to pre-existing health conditions
senior citzens
What percent of the Legionnaires’ cases did Researchers link to a decline in chlorine levels in FWS due to its second iron corrosion
80%