Protecting Children from Lead Exposure
Wisconsin children deserve to be protected from toxins that affect
their health, growth, development, and potential. Early detection through
blood lead screening programs that are accessible to children at highest
risk is
important. Early intervention and comprehensive follow-up when lead
poisoning is detected also protects the child from prolonged exposure.
Visit the following links to learn how to protect children from lead
exposure.
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Blood Lead Testing of Children
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Who, when, and where to test children for lead poisoning.
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Nutrition
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Regular well-balanced meals are
important for adequate growth and development, and can help to decrease
lead absorption.
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Pregnancy &
Breastfeeding
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Effects of maternal lead exposure, past and present, on the fetus and
information about lead in breast milk.
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Public Health Intervention for Lead
Poisoning
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Assuring follow-up care and access to blood lead tests.
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Sources of Lead Exposure
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Sources of lead poisoning for children and adults; effective hazard
control methods; consumer product alerts.
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Treatment of Lead Poisoning
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The primary and most effective treatment for lead poisoning is removing
the source of lead exposure. Learn more about environmental and
medical management of treating a child with lead poisoning.
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A
Parent's Guide to Choosing Safe and Healthy Child Care (Exit
DHS - US Department of Health and Human Services)
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These guidelines include inquiring about the building's
inspection for toxic substances, e.g. lead.
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Last Revised: May 02, 2012 |
