Lead poisoning
By Kenny Patten
Defintion
Lead poisoning is a disease that affects nearly every system in the body.
Systmes Efected
Lead poisoning mainly effects the brain but effects all systems. it effects growth of the body.
lead poisoning slows learning, increases risk of liver failure, and effect muscle growth.
lead poisoning slows learning, increases risk of liver failure, and effect muscle growth.
Target Population
Young children and babies living in houses built before 1960 that haven't had the lead paint removed.
Onset of Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning arises from environmental issues. Lead in the water, paint, and lead in dust.
Lead Poisoning
Diagnosis
You need to have your blood tested so the doctor can determine the level of lead in your blood system.
Signs and Symtoms
Symptoms are behavioral issues, learning disabilities, and motor skill deficits.
Treatment
Lead poisoning is treated with medication to speed the exit of lead from the body
Prognosis
many people survive lead poisoning but it can kill you
Connections
when i was younger i had high lead levels in my blood
Works Cited
Lead Poisoning—Child By: Smoots, Elizabeth, MD, Conditions & Procedures InBrief, February 2015