Lead Poisoning/ Envenenamiento del Plomo

What do you think lead poisoning is?/¿Qué piensa usted el envenenamiento del plomo es?

What Is Lead Poisoning?/ Que es el Envenenamiento del Plomo? The presence of lead in the body.The presence of lead in the body. Lead may occur in any tissue or organ.Lead may occur in any tissue or organ. There is no biological function or need for lead.There is no biological function or need for lead. There is no such thing as a normal lead level, only that level which we are willing to tolerate.There is no such thing as a normal lead level, only that level which we are willing to tolerate. La presencia del plomo en el cuerpo. El plomo puede estar presente en cualquier tejido fino o órgano. No hay ninguna función o necesidad biológica del plomo. No hay un nivel "normal" del plomo, solamente el nivel que nuestros cuerpos puedan tolerar.

Lead Levels of Concern/ Niveles del Plomo de la Preocupación Even small amounts of lead can cause severe and lasting harm, especially to children.Even small amounts of lead can cause severe and lasting harm, especially to children. The level of concern for children is 10 ug/dl and 25 ug/dl for adults.The level of concern for children is 10 ug/dl and 25 ug/dl for adults. No level of lead exposure is safe.No level of lead exposure is safe. Incluso cantidades pequeñas de plomo pueden causar daños severos y cronicos, especialmente a los niños. El nivel peligroso para niños es 10 ug/dl y de 25 ug/dl para los adultos. No hay ningun nivel de plomo seguro.

How Lead Enters Your Body/Cómo el Plomo Incorpora su Cuerpo Inhaling lead dustInhaling lead dust Ingesting lead dust from hands, toys and other objectsIngesting lead dust from hands, toys and other objects SkinSkin Inhalación del polvo de plomo Injerir el polvo del plomo de las manos, de los juguetes y de otros objetos Piel

How Lead Affects Children/Cómo el Plomo Afecta a Niños Brain DamageBrain Damage Decreased intelligence and attentionDecreased intelligence and attention Difficulty learning and readingDifficulty learning and reading Increased behavioral problemsIncreased behavioral problems Slowed growth and developmentSlowed growth and development Kidney and liver damageKidney and liver damage Daños del Cerebro. Disminución de Inteligencia y atención Dificultad para aprender y leer Problemas de comportamiento Crecimiento y desarrollo lento. Daños del riñón y del hígado

Behavioral Effects/ Efectos en el Comportamiento IQ loss: average 4-7 point drop for every 10 ug/dl BLL increase.IQ loss: average 4-7 point drop for every 10 ug/dl BLL increase. ADHDADHD Deficits in vocabulary, fine motor skills, reaction time, and hand- eye coordinationDeficits in vocabulary, fine motor skills, reaction time, and hand- eye coordination Delinquent and aggressive behaviorDelinquent and aggressive behavior Pérdida del índice de inteligencia: gota del punto del promedio 4-7 para cada 10 el aumento de ug/dl BLL. ADHD Deficiencia en el vocabulario, habilidades de motor fino, tiempo de reacción, y la coordinación de la mano y el ojo. Comportamiento de delincuente y agresivo.

Why Are Children At Greatest Risk?/ ¿Por qué Están Los Niños En El Riesgo más Grande? Greater exposureGreater exposure –Hand-to-mouth activity –Crawling, chewing and sucking –Play in dirt and/or on the floor Higher lead absorption and less eliminationHigher lead absorption and less elimination Negative impact on nervous systemNegative impact on nervous system Mayor exposición –actividad de la "Mano a la boca" –Gatear, masticar y chupar. –Juego con tierra o en el piso El plomo lo absorben más rapidamente y lo eliminan lentamente. Impacto negativo en el sistema nervioso.

Lead Poisoning is a Problem In Oregon/El Envenenamiento del Plomo es un Problema en Oregon Estimated 2,000- 5,000 children with lead in their bloodEstimated 2,000- 5,000 children with lead in their blood Each year less than 5% or 20,000 of all children under 6 are tested.Each year less than 5% or 20,000 of all children under 6 are tested. Each year less than 5,000 adults are tested.Each year less than 5,000 adults are tested. Hay un promedio de niños con e plomo en su sangre. Cada año menos de un 5% o niños menores de 6 años se chequean el plomo. Cada año menos de adultos se chequean el plomo.

Sources of Lead in OCDC Families/Fuentes del Plomo en Familias de OCDC HousingHousing Home remediesHome remedies PotteryPottery Recent travel to MexicoRecent travel to Mexico Mexican CandyMexican Candy Take-home exposureTake-home exposure Casa Remedios caseros Cerámica Viajes recientemente a México Caramelos Mexicanos Levarlo del trabajo a la casa.

Sources: Lead-Based Paint/Fuentes: Pintura de Plomo Lead-based paint- primary source of lead poisoning.Lead-based paint- primary source of lead poisoning. Houses built before 1950 are more likely to have lead paint.Houses built before 1950 are more likely to have lead paint. If the paint is in good condition and not creating dust-not a problem.If the paint is in good condition and not creating dust-not a problem. If the paint is peeling, chipping, chalking or deteriorating, it is a risk.If the paint is peeling, chipping, chalking or deteriorating, it is a risk. Pintura de Plomo es la fuente primaria del envenenamiento del plomo. Casas construidas antes de 1950 tienen la probabilidad de tener pintura de plomo. Si la pintura está en buenas condiciones-no es un problema. Si la pintura se esta pelando es un riesgo

Sources: Toys/Fuentes: Juguetes Jewelry, imported crayons, painted antiques or toys such as wood blocks and toys soldiers may contain lead. Joyería, crayolas importadas, antigüedades pintadas o los juguetes tales como bloques y soldados pueden contener el plomo.

Sources: Imported Candy/Fuentes: Caramelo Importado 112 types of candy have been found with lead-most from Mexico.112 types of candy have been found with lead-most from Mexico. 112 tipos de caramelos se han encontrado con plomo –la mayoria son Méxicanos112 tipos de caramelos se han encontrado con plomo –la mayoria son Méxicanos

Other Sources of Lead/Otras Fuentes del Plomo Contaminated soilContaminated soil Plumbing-Its not the waterPlumbing-Its not the water Other sources:Other sources: –Imported pottery –Occupation and hobbies –Cosmetics Tierra contaminado Plomería-no es el agua Otras fuentes: –Cerámica importada – Ocupación y hobbi –Cosméticos

Signs and Symptoms/ Muestras y Síntomas General fatigue and lethargyGeneral fatigue and lethargy HyperactivityHyperactivity IrritabilityIrritability Stomach painStomach pain Trouble sleepingTrouble sleeping HeadachesHeadaches Fatiga y letargo Hiperactividad Irritabilidad Dolor del estómago Problemas para dormir Dolores de cabeza

The Warning Signs of Lead Poisoning/Las Señales de Peligro del Envenenamiento del Plomo Lead poisoning is an invisible danger.Lead poisoning is an invisible danger. Children with lead poisoning dont always look or act sick.Children with lead poisoning dont always look or act sick. The only way to know if children have lead poisoning is to have their blood tested.The only way to know if children have lead poisoning is to have their blood tested. El envenenamiento del plomo es un peligro invisible. Los niños con el envenenamiento del plomo no parecen ni actúan siempre enfermos. La única manera de saber si los niños tienen envenenamiento del plomo es tener un análisis de sangre

Lead Screenings/ Revisiones del Plomo Are required at 12 and 24 months.Are required at 12 and 24 months. The Oregon Health Plan pays for lead testing.The Oregon Health Plan pays for lead testing. OCDC requires lead tests.OCDC requires lead tests. Please encourage families to have lead testing.Please encourage families to have lead testing. Please inform health staff if you notice any of the symptoms of lead poisoning.Please inform health staff if you notice any of the symptoms of lead poisoning. Se requiere hacerlo a los 12 y 24 meses. El plan de Salud de Oregon paga la prueba del plomo. OCDC requiere pruebas del plomo. Anime por favor a las familias que se hagan pruebas del plomo. Informe por favor al personal de salud si usted nota estos síntomas del envenenamiento del plomo en los niños.

Preventing Lead Exposure in Your Home/Classroom/Prevención de la Exposición de Plomo en su Hogar y Salon de Clase Keep paint in good condition and clean paint chips regularlyKeep paint in good condition and clean paint chips regularly Clean areas where children playClean areas where children play Wet-wipe floors, window sills and porchesWet-wipe floors, window sills and porches Wash childrens hands oftenWash childrens hands often Wash toys and pacifiers often to remove lead dustWash toys and pacifiers often to remove lead dust Mantenga la pintura en buenas condiciones y limpie la pintura que se pela regularmente. Limpie las áreas donde los niños juegan. Lave las manos de los niños con frecuencia. Lave los juguetes y los chupones con frecuencia para quitar el polvo de plomo

Preventing Lead Exposure in your Yard and Playground/Prevención de la Exposición de Plomo en su Jardin y la área de Recreo Clean or remove shoes before entering the home to avoid tracking in lead from soilClean or remove shoes before entering the home to avoid tracking in lead from soil Have children play on grass instead of bare soilHave children play on grass instead of bare soil Provide a lead-free sandboxProvide a lead-free sandbox Inspect playground equipment for peeling paintInspect playground equipment for peeling paint Limpiece o quitese los zapatos antes de entrar en el hogar para evitar el plomo que traes de la tierra. Que los niños juegen en la grama y no en la tierra. Tenga una caja sin plomo en la arena. Examine el equipo del patio para saber si se esta pelando la pintura

Other Preventive Measures / Otros Métodos de la Prevención Provide meals high in iron, vitamin C and calcium.Provide meals high in iron, vitamin C and calcium. Use only cold water for cooking or making baby formulaUse only cold water for cooking or making baby formula Do not use imported, old or handmade pottery to cook, store or serve food or drinksDo not use imported, old or handmade pottery to cook, store or serve food or drinks Proporcione las comidas ricas en hierro, vitamina C y Calcio. Utilice solamente el agua fría para cocinar o hacer fórmula del bebé. No utilice cerámica importada, vieja hecha a mano para cocinar, o almacenar alimentos o bebidas.

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