3. Lead is a highly toxic substance, exposure
to which can produce a wide range of
adverse health effects.
Both adults and children can suffer from
the effects of lead poisoning, but childhood
lead poisoning is much more frequent.
Over the many years since we have known
about the hazards of lead, tens of millions of
children have suffered its health effects.
Even today, in 2008, there are still an
estimated 310,000 children under the age of
six who have too much lead in their blood.
How can you prevent lead poisoning:
4. Find out the date your home was
built
Wash your hands a lot
Drink tap water that is cold, rather
than warm or hot
Purchase products that are lead-free
Get a blood test that measures the
lead exposure if you suspect you or a
family member may have lead
poisoning
3 Sources:
5. Lead Poisoning by J.E. Seymour
Toxic Truth: A Scientist, a Doctor,
and the Battle over Lead by Lydia
Denworth
Getting the Lead Out: The Complete
Resource for Preventing and Coping
with Lead Poisoning by Irene Kessel,
John O'Connor and John T. O'Conno
