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Presented by Irue Elangwe MPH Student Walden University PUBH 6165-3

A presentation to increase knowledge of the risks from lead poisoning and to decrease childhood blood lead levels in Estrella Park Arizona. Presented by Irue Elangwe MPH Student Walden University PUBH 6165-3 Instructor : DR. Raymond .W. Thron 04/19/09. Goals of presentation.

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Presented by Irue Elangwe MPH Student Walden University PUBH 6165-3

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  1. A presentation to increase knowledge of the risks from lead poisoning and to decrease childhood blood lead levels in Estrella Park Arizona

  2. Presented by Irue Elangwe MPH Student Walden University PUBH 6165-3 Instructor : DR. Raymond .W. Thron 04/19/09

  3. Goals of presentation • Increase awareness of lead poisoning • Identify risk factors of lead poisoning • Identify methods of exposure to lead • Identify monitoring of childhood BLL • Prevent adverse effects of lead poisoning

  4. Audience • Local home builders • Local school administrators • PTA members of local elementary schools • Parents of children 0-6yrs in my HOA • Parents of children 0-6 in my church

  5. What is lead? Lead is a very toxic metal which occurs naturally in the environment as well as in manufactured products.

  6. How are children exposed to lead? The two major routes of exposure are • Ingestion= hand to mouth • Inhalation=breathing air

  7. What is lead poisoning? Lead poisoning is a medical condition caused by increased levels of metal lead in blood. Elevated blood lead levels (BLL) are defined as BLL > 10mcg/dl of blood.

  8. Significance of lead poisoning According to the CDC survey (1999-2002) Children aged 1-5yrs had the highest prevalence of elevated BLLs (1.6%). This converts to 310,000 children in this group. Youths aged 6-19 had the lowest prevalence (0.2%) Black and Mexican children had the highest percentages of BLLs (1.4% & 1.5%) respectively.

  9. Effects of lead poisoning in children • Learning disabilities • Behavioral problems • Seizures • Coma • Death

  10. Most Common Sources of Lead • Deteriorating lead based paint • Lead contaminated dust • Lead contaminated residential soil • Lead contaminated drinking water

  11. Prevention of lead poisoning • Teach school age children frequent hand washing • Provide and encourage children to eat a balance diet • Clean surfaces and wash toys after each use • Screen children yearly for BLL • Participate in federal programs for old houses

  12. References CDC. New National data on lead poisoning MMWR May 27th 2005, 54(20); 513-16 CDC. Blood lead levels in young children 1996-1999 MMWR Dec 22nd 2000/49(50); 1133-7 American Public Health Association (2005): Eliminate childhood lead poisoning by 2010 retrieved from www.apha.org/membergroups/newsletters/sectionnewsletters/food/winter05/1563.htm

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