Is Your Child at Risk for Lead Poisoning?.

Berg, Nancy

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ERIC Number: EJ445237

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Is Your Child at Risk for Lead Poisoning?

Berg, Nancy

PTA Today, v17 n5 p10-12 Mar 1992

Lead poisoning is the number one environmental threat to children. At low levels it harms development, damages blood cells, and lowers IQ. At higher levels, it damages the nervous system, kidneys, reproductive system, and mental development. The article examines risk factors and discusses contamination, testing for lead, and prevention. (SM)

Descriptors: Child Development, Child Health, Elementary Secondary Education, Lead Poisoning, Physical Health, Pollution, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Audience: Parents

Language: English

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