Childhood Lead Poisoning in California

San Francisco Bay Area Attorney Gregory P. Brock talks about how children often become lead-poisoned from exposure to deteriorated lead-based paint in apartments that have not been properly maintained. Topics include: (1) the importance of environmental inspections of dwellings where a lead-poisoned child lives or spends significant time; (2) getting blood tests for children under age 7 who have been exposed to lead hazards; (3) damages a child can suffer from lead poisoning, including IQ loss, memory loss, decreased performance in school, decreased social functioning, and diminished earning capacity; and (4) legal remedies in California against landlords and property owners.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• lead exposure
• lead-poisoned
• lead-poisoning
• child
• children
• lead hazards
• California
• IQ loss
• brain damage

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How do you suggest the parent make the lead level go down? It won't by magic or by not doing anything. Get that lead paint off. A safe, easy DIY method is the low heat, eco-strip speed heater infrared paint remover.