To protect their children from lead poisoning

To protect their children from lead poisoning All children are at risk of being exposed to lead. Know the facts in order to protect your child from lead poisoning. The most common causes of lead: * Lead-based paint. (If your home was built before 1980 there was a 75% chance that have lead paint.) * Ceramic pottery, bone china, glass or earthenware dishes lead * Tap water * Dust the house * The dust and soil near roads and industries Occupation and hobbies related to lead exposure: * Plumbing and installation of pipes -- * Automotive and body shops * Vidrieras * Home construction or remodeling Symptoms of lead poisoning: * Irritable or restless behavior * Tired much * Often patients with stomach * Has lack of appetite * Sleep problems Effects of lead poisoning: * Low IQ scores * The speech and hearing difficulties * Learning Disabilities *Poor motor skills * Anemia * Death What you can do: * Start screen their children when they are 6-12 months old. * Ask your doctor how often you should have follow-up checks for lead exposure. * Keep your home safe from lead. * Do not let children eat paint chips, dirt or dust. * Before sanding a painted or varnished surface, the surface wet. * Having a professional to remove lead paint from their homes. * Keep children away from areas where the removal of lead paint is being carried out. * Scanning wet floors instead of sweeping. * Vacuum carpets often. * Remove clothing when you get home if you're in a major risk profession. * Wash your work clothes separately from other clothing. * Run cold tap water for at last one minute before use, especially in the morning. * Feed children foods rich in calcium and iron. * Feeding children of low-fat. * Foster washing hands before each meal, before bed and after playing outside. * Leave shoes at the door. * Keep children's toys clean. * If you suspect may have lead contamination in your home, call your local health department. * Keep this 24-hour Lead Hotline number at hand - 1-800-LEAD-FYI.