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Lead hurts kids
possiable sources of lead
How can parents reduce the risks
Limit exposure
potpoorri
100
Brain damage
What is one way lead hurts kids
100
craching and peeling paint
What is a common source of lead exposure
100
Before meals and naps
What is a good time to wash hands
100
Report hazards to local health department
What is something I should do if I feel my family is exposed to lead hazards
100
Get tested
What is the only way to know ifmy child has lead posioning?
200
decreases their ability to learn
What affect does lead posioning have on learning
200
soil
What is an area where lead particles may accumulate
200
wash floors and wipe windows often
What is one way to reduce lead paint dust in the home
200
Keep the house clean
What is a basic way of avoiding lead exposures in my home
200
Lead posioning is completely preventable
What is the good news about lead posioning?
300
decreases the ability to suceede in life
What is the overall effect of lead posioning
300
Household dust
What is particles containing lead that can be inhailed
300
Run cold water tap for a few munites before using water to wash food or drink
What is one way to reduce lead exposures from lead pipes
300
Don't burn paint
What is one way to avoid inhailing toxic fumes?
300
Hand to mouth behavior, rapid development of the nervous system, and rapid absorption of lead
What is the reasons children are at greater risk to lead posioning than adults?
400
behavioral issues
What is a common problem affecting the conduct of lead posioned children.
400
Treats and candy
What is a likely source of lead in children
400
Investigate toys and treats espically those manufactured outside of the United Stated
What is one way to avoid exposure to toxic toys and treats
400
Don't let kids eat snow and icicles.
What is a way to aviod exposure to lead in the environment in the winter months?
400
Proper Nutrition
What is one good way to reduce the absorption of lead?
500
Decreased growth
What is a common developmental delay noted in lead posioned children
500
Pottery, toys, and cosmetics
What are other possible sources of lead exposures
500
Keep play areas inside and out free from lead particles
What is one way to provide safe play areas for children
500
a certified professional
What is a person qualified to do lead paint removal and renovation projects?
500
WIC office, or pediatrition office
What is a place where testing for lead posioning is done?