Are you safe in here????

… no you are not !!!

What is lead poisoning? Lead poisoning occurs when a person swallows lead or breathes in its fumes. Leads results can damage the brain, nerves, and many other parts of the body.

Lead Poisoning in Miami-Dade

Problem Why living in a 1926 house near I 95, having a father working for the police department, and an artist mother could cause lead poisoning in children?

Hypothesis Living in a 1926 house near the I-95, having a father working for the police department and an artist mother could cause lead poisoning in children because the family is in touch with a lead enviroment.

Background Information  Lead poisoning in the children can lead to learning disability, behavior problems, and metal retardation.  One out of six American children has a high level of lead in his or her blood.  Lead poisoning is especially harmful to fetuses and young children because it damage body systems that are still developing.

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Symptoms Learning disabilities Hyperactivity Mental retardation Slowed growth Hearing loss Headaches

Preventions Keep are clean and dust free. Was toys Twice a week mop floors Wash hand before meals and bed time Change clothes before going home if you work in a lead environment. Do not store food in open cans

Conclusion Lead I found: –Lead based paints –Gasoline fumes –Water pipes –Pottery –Imported food cans What to do: –Avoid further contact with lead –Chelation therapy Edetate Demercaprol Succimer