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According to the Chicago Department of Public Health in 2003 there were 5569 children under 6 years old in the Englewood community.  The record shows that 2469 of these children were tested for lead poisoning and 428 or 17.3% were found to have elevated lead levels.

Where is Lead Found?
  • House paints that were made before 1978
  • Toys and Furniture painted before 1976
  • Painted Toys that were made outside of the United States
  • Contaminate Soil
  • Children Paint Sets or Art Supplies
  • Storage Batteries
  • Pewter Pitchers and dinnerware
What are some possible symptoms of lead poisoning?
  • Irritability
  • Aggressive Behavior
  • Low Appetite and Energy
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Headaches
  • Reduced Sensations
  • Loss of Previous Developmental Skills in Young Children
  • Anemia
  • Constipation
  • Abdominal pain and stomach cramping
  • Extremely high levels may cause excessive vomiting, staggering gait, muscles weakness,
  • seizures or coma

Sources: Medline Plus a service of the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health www.medlineplus.gov/

Chicago Department of Public Health  www.cityofchicago.org
 

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