Lead-based Paint Dangerous for Children
Young children are particularly susceptible to lead poisoning since they are more likely to ingest lead paint chips, flakes, or dust and are more sensitive to the adverse health effects of lead. Elevated lead levels in young children can trigger
"Childhood lead poisoning is easily preventable with the right information and awareness. This grant will help Arizona tribal communities raise awareness about preventing lead's adverse health effects," said Administrator Jackson. "This project is an important example of the efforts happening across the country to protect our children from a major health threat."
Lead-based Paint Outreach to Native American Tribes
The Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona is developing culturally specific outreach materials to educate tribal families, especially parents of young children, and tribal staff on the health risks to children from exposure to lead-based paint.
Lead Awareness for Facility Maintenance Personnel
The program specifically reaches out to facility maintenance personnel to stress the importance of using lead-safe work practices when renovating buildings.
The use of lead-based paint in U.S. residential housing was banned in 1978.
For information on EPA's lead paint program, go to: http://www.epa.gov/region09/toxic/lead
For information on lead in paint, dust and soil, visit: http://www.epa.gov/lead
For information on protecting your family from lead hazards, visit: http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/leadinfo.htm#where
Young children are particularly susceptible to lead poisoning since they are more likely to ingest lead paint chips, flakes, or dust and are more sensitive to the adverse health effects of lead. Elevated lead levels in young children can trigger
- learning disabilities
- decreased growth
- hyperactivity
- impaired hearing
- brain damage
"Childhood lead poisoning is easily preventable with the right information and awareness. This grant will help Arizona tribal communities raise awareness about preventing lead's adverse health effects," said Administrator Jackson. "This project is an important example of the efforts happening across the country to protect our children from a major health threat."
Lead-based Paint Outreach to Native American Tribes
The Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona is developing culturally specific outreach materials to educate tribal families, especially parents of young children, and tribal staff on the health risks to children from exposure to lead-based paint.
Lead Awareness for Facility Maintenance Personnel
The program specifically reaches out to facility maintenance personnel to stress the importance of using lead-safe work practices when renovating buildings.
The use of lead-based paint in U.S. residential housing was banned in 1978.
Approximately 75% of the U.S. housing stock built before 1978, or 64 million homes, contain some lead-based paint.
For information on EPA's lead paint program, go to: http://www.epa.gov/region09/toxic/lead
For information on lead in paint, dust and soil, visit: http://www.epa.gov/lead
For information on protecting your family from lead hazards, visit: http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/leadinfo.htm#where