What you can do about lead poisoning ...

Lead contamination in older homes is a serious health problem. The links below have been chosen by Dr. Karole Lakota, MD (773) 378-3347 of Austin Family Health Center to help you learn about lead and what to do to take the steps necessary to protect your family from lead poisoning.

Pictorial Resources	Theoretical Resources
Lead Busters Club Slide Show with pictures to teach children about sources of lead in their neighborhoods. www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/leadbusters/home.htm	Health Beat: Frequently asked questions about lead in Illinois: Common items that contain lead, Who gets lead poisoning, What can I do to prevent or treat it & Contact numbers: 800-545-2200 www.idph.state.il.us/public/hb/hblead.htm
"*Is lead hiding here?*" NIEHS Kids' Pages www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/lead.htm & House diagram from "Know Lead" to help you locate lead resources in your home. www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/leadhouse.htm	Environmental Protection Agency information on Lead Poisoning: Includes what to do if you are renting or living in public housing. www.epa.gov/region02/faq/lead_p.htm

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This page was created through a 1998 U. S. Department of Commerce Technology Opportunity Program Grant.

Partners included West Suburban Hospital Medical Center, Westside Health Authority,
Loyola University Chicago & West Suburban College of Nursing (of Oak Park & Chicago, IL).

Address all inquiries to Christopher Masi, MD, Project Director (netmasi@aol.com).