Environmental and Health Services
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Childhood lead poisoning is a major preventable environmental health problem in the United States.

Lead is a heavy metal.  Lead is a poison. It can slow mental and physical growth. Children under 6 years of age are at most risk because the developing nervous system is very vulnerable to lead’s effects.

Lead was banned from house paint in 1978.  U.S. food canners quit using lead solder in 1991.  Lead in gasoline, phaseout reached its goal in 1995.

BE LEAD SAFE   - prevent or reduce your child’s exposure to lead as much as possible.

Symptoms of lead poisoning

Headaches
Muscle and joint weakness or pain
Excessive tiredness or lethargy
Behavioral problems or irritability
Difficulty concentrating
Loss of appetite
Abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
Anemia
Constipation

Major Lead Contaminator Sources

Lead Paint
Soil
Dust
Water
Other (glazed pottery, plastic blinds (some made outside USA), folk medicine, lead  bullets, fishing sinkers and some cosmetics)

Blood Lead Screening Guidelines for Texas Children

• It is recommended that all children have a blood lead test at
  12 and 24 months (Required for Medicaid/THSteps clients)
• Report all blood lead result to Texas Department of States Health Services Childhood Lead Registry

Does your child have lead poisoning???

The only way to tell is by getting a blood test

Local Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Provides the following services: home visit and follow up for elevated lead levels; referral for environmental home inspections;  health education/nutritional teaching; and presentations.

City of Dallas CLPPP Strategic Plan

Contacts

Brenda Hamilton, RN PNP – Lead Coordinator
4500 Spring Ave
Dallas, Texas 75210
214 670-7664 or 214 670 7663

Jose Rivera, Caseworker
4500 Spring Ave
Dallas, Texas 75210
214 670-0510

Addition Resources – Links

Texas Deptment of Health Services Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Texas Poison Center Network

US Environmental Protection Agency Lead Poisoning
        EPA Brochures

Head Start of Greater Dallas