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Childhood lead poisoning is a significant problem in Wisconsin.  These resources provide an overview of how lead affects young children.

Lead in the Human Body (PDF, 78 KB) It describes the ingestion, absorption, distribution, and elimination of lead from the body.

Intellectual Impairment in Children with Blood Lead Concentrations below 10µg/dL (Exit DHS; PDF, 118KB) A study on the relationship between blood lead levels and IQ indicates that blood lead levels below 10 µg/dl can cause a decline in IQ points (April 17, 2003 NEJM; 348:16; 1517-26).

 

Additional Resources

- Parents: Look Out for Lead in English & Spanish (PDF, 92 KB) 

- Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Arabic & Somalian (Exit DHS; PDF, 281 - 936 KB)

- Coping With Your Child's Diagnosis (Exit DHS; PDF, 590 KB)

Alliance for Healthy Homes (Exit DHS) Offers a broad range of information about research, funding, innovative strategies and more about lead hazards and other health risks in the home. 

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Last Revised: June 25, 2008