Question 1

what is lead poisoning in children link to soil?

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Flaking lead paint: Soil around old houses contains flakes of house paints that used to contain lead. Children get lead poisoning by eating dirt/soil contaminated with lead.

Question 2

are children more susceptible to lead poisoning?

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Yes: Lead exposure is bad for anyone, but for children, who have brains that are not fully developed, it's worse.  For every measurable increase in blood lead level, there is a corresponding and measurable decrease in intelligence quotient.  Further, children, especially toddlers, are far more likely to put lead containing things in their mouths, and thus poison themselves, than are adults.

Question 3

why does lead poisoning be a problem for childrent?

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Children more vulner: Children are more vulnerable to lead poisoning but anyone can be affected by lead toxicity.Since infants  & toddlers often mouth objects & may eat strange material, they can acquire lead from painted surfaces.Once in the system, the lead can travel to  blood, producing an anemia &settle in the developing brain.The build up within the brain can have profound effects., .

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: lead overdose?

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Lead: Ingestion of ANY amount of Pb.

Question 5

what are some symptoms of lead poisoning seen in children?

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Constitutional: Because children have smaller bodies, lower amounts of lead may have a greater concentration in the blood. Symptoms include loss of appetite, abdominal pain, vomiting, weight loss, constipation, anemia, kidney failure, irritability, lethargy, learning disabilities (slow to talk), and behavioral problems. Ultimately, mental retardation can be seen.

Question 6

what is the pathogenesis of lead poisoning in children?

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Ingestion: Usually from lead paint or contaminated water supply.

Question 7

are parents having their children tested for lead poisoning?

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Yes: Well, there is recommended lead screening that is being done. While some state may mandate universal childhood screening, other recommend that certain high risk groups be tested, such as children who are medicaid recipients, children with anemia, those who are mentally and physically behind their age matched peers, or children having symptoms suggestive of lead poisoning.

Question 8

are parents having their children tested for lead poisoning anymore?

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Some places: Depends on the community. There are cities that have a higher concern of lead in the environment which is a risk to children in their development. Dallas for instance has areas of the city that have alot of lead in the soil and in pollution(air) so lead tests are done on infants and toddlers.

Question 9

do you know are parents having their children tested for lead poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Confusing question: Screening tests that indirectly assess lead exposure are part of routine health care for infants. Direct testing for lead is required by medicaid  in infants and toddlers. When or if parents are actually taking their kids in for these visits varies within various cultural or family situations.Low level exposure seldom produces clinical symptoms, high level exposure will produce symptoms.

Question 10

how can you get lead poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Lead in environment: Sources of lead include old paint (babies chewing on windowsills); soil near a highway; pottery with lead based glaze (usually imported); and some toys have been found to have lead based paint (again- imported. Lead based paint is no longer used in the US.

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