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Lead Poisoning

Lead Poisoning. By: Darcie Stahler. Overview:. In our book it states that; “according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) it is estimated that approximately 434,000 U.S. children between one and five years of age have blood levels in excess of safety recommendations.”

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Lead Poisoning

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  1. Lead Poisoning By: Darcie Stahler

  2. Overview: • In our book it states that; “according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) it is estimated that approximately 434,000 U.S. children between one and five years of age have blood levels in excess of safety recommendations.” • The CDC and the book both mention that poverty and inner-city populations seem to have a higher amount of children with lead poisoning because of older housing (prior to 1978) with lead-based paints. These lead-based paints are now banned because it was causing lead poisoning in children. • Children under the age of 6 and with a low level of vitamin C and iron are at most risk for lead poisoning because they tend to put their hands in their mouths after touching anything and because they are growing so rapidly.

  3. Signs and Symptoms • Lead gradually accumulates in a child’s bones, brain, central nervous system, tissues, and kidneys after touching toys that are contaminated with lead. • Children with elevated levels of lead may sustain the following symptoms: • Irritability • Loss of appetite and nausea • Headaches • Unexplained abdominal pain/ muscle aches • Constipations • Listlessness • Learning problems; short attention span; easily distracted; mental retardation • Behavior problems; aggression; impulsivity • An IQ drop by 4 to 5%

  4. Management of Condition • Parents should get their children tested for lead poisoning between the age of 6- 72 months • An increase in Iron and Vitamin C can help treat lead poisoning • In order to prevent lead poisoning the environmental sources located around children must be removed. Some of these environmental sources include: • Old lead-based house paint (prior to 1978) • Imported dishware and crystal • Fishing weights • Second-hand toys and furniture manufactured before 1978 • Contaminated drinking water • Motor vehicle batteries

  5. What We Should Do As Teachers In Our Classroom • In the classroom we can encourage our students to wash their hands frequently • We can encourage students not to put their hands in their mouths after they touch toys, or at all. Or to put toys in their mouths. • We can also encourage families to test their kids for lead poisoning especially if we suspect a child has lead poisoning • We can educate parents on factors that may cause lead poisoning in their children especially in low income areas where lead poisoning is seen a lot. • Teachers also need to clean down counters in their classrooms frequently and clean their toys frequently.

  6. References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2010, December 27). Lead. Retrieved on January 25, 2011 from http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead.Marotz, L.R., Cross, M.Z., & Rush, J.M. (2009). Health, safety, and nutrition for the young child (7th ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar.

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