CHARLOTTE, MI — This is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 25 – 31, and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) is urging families to learn where lead may be found, talk with their child’s health care provider about testing and take steps to make their homes safer.
“Lead poisoning is preventable, but you can’t protect your family from a hazard you don’t know is there,” said Laurel McCamman, BEDHD Maternal & Child Health Supervisor. “Knowing what to look for and taking action early can help protect children’s health now and in the future.”
Lead is a toxic metal and can be hard to spot. It may be hiding in peeling paint, household dust, soil or drinking water, according to a press release. Children can be exposed without anyone knowing, and lead poisoning often has no clear signs or symptoms. Even low levels of lead can harm a child’s brain and development.
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