Are you or your children at risk for Lead Poisoning?

• Home older than 1978?
• Renovating or Remodeling?
• Chipping/Peeling Paint?
• Exposure to Vinyl Mini blinds (pre 1996)
• Car Repair/Reloading Bullets?
• Imported or Antique Dishes?

Lead Exposure through Work?

If you answered yes to any of these questions you or your child may also be at risk for lead poisoning. Blood level screening is also suggested for pregnant women who have answered yes to any of these questions.

Childhood lead poisoning is a major, preventable environmental health problem in the United States. Blood lead levels (BLL's) as low as 10ug/dL (micrograms per deciliter) are associated with harmful effects on children's ability to learn. Very high BLL's (>70ug/dL) can cause devastating health consequences, including seizures, coma, and death. One of the goals of Healthy People 2010 is the elimination of childhood lead poisoning as a Public Health problem.

Community Health offers capillary lead screening to any interested adult and child. Call 751-8110 to schedule an appointment for this screening.

Information is available on Prevention activities and remodeling tips.

Montana State Link to Lead Information