Service/Program:
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Description of service/program:
What is lead poisoning?
- Lead is a naturally occurring element that can also be found in man-made products. Lead is toxic to humans, especially young children whose bodies absorb more lead than adults.
- Lead poisoning happens when you swallow or breathe in lead, or drink water from lead pipes.
- Children under 6 years old are most at risk as lead poisoning can cause learning disabilities, lowered attention span, hearing loss, and behavior problems.
- A blood lead test is the only way to know if a child has lead poisoning.
Check Your Home: Homes built before 1978 can still contain lead-based paint and also lead water pipes.
Test: A blood test is the best way to find out if a child is exposed to lead and has lead poisoning. If no level of lead is found, there is no need for follow-up action.
Service limitations (income, geographic, hours, etc):
Referral contact information:
330-723-9688, option 1
Medina County Health Department – https://communitynavigator.theconnectorproject.org/medina-county-health-department/