LEADPOISONINGupdated铅的污染危害及其控制.ppt

Lead in Low-cost Metal Jewelry Jewelry made with metal may have lead A study found that 4 out of 10 pieces of low-cost jewelry have dangerous levels of lead Lead-glazed Pottery Pottery made outside of the US may contain lead Foods or drinks cooked or stored in lead-glazed pottery can poison the family The bean pots found in many Hispanic homes sometimes have high levels of lead Lead in Herbal Medicines Some herbal medicines have dangerous levels of lead The US government does not test herbal medicines to see if they are safe or if they work (Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA)) A study about herbal medicines from Asia found that nearly 1 out of 5 herbal medicines had high levels of lead and other dangerous metals Profile of NYC Lead-Poisoned Children Lead poisoning can affect children of all ages, races, and income groups, but certain populations are at greater risk. These groups include children less than 3 years of age, low-income children living in older, deteriorated housing, and children of color. In addition, children born outside the United States (US) are among lead-poisoned children in NYC. In 2007, of the children newly identified with venous BLLs 15μg/dL: ? 87% were black, Asian, or Hispanic ? 82% lived in homes built before 1950 ? 76% had lead-based paint hazards found on inspection of their addresses ? 60% were less than 3 years old ? 17% were foreign-born Profile of NYC Lead-Poisoned Children Lead Prevention Annually educate parents of children 6 months to 6 years of age by providing anticipatory guidance as required by NYS law Helping parents minimize their children’s exposure to lead is the best way to prevent the developmental and cognitive deficits associated with lead poisoning. Provide parents with the following educational messages: ? Keep your child away from peeling paint and home repairs that disturb lead paint ? Report peeling paint to your landlord. If your landlord does not make repairs, c