Health Topics & Information
Lead Poisoning
Helpful Resources:
Lead Exposure Questionnaire
What Does a Lead Blood Test Mean?
Lead Nutrition Flyer
last updated: June 30, 2022
Lead poisoning occurs when children or adults get lead into their body. Lead gets into the body by eating it or breathing. Even small amounts of lead can raise serious health problems. Children younger than 6 years old are more at risk. Lead poisoning can affect mental and physical development and can event be fatal at very high levels.
Eating or breathing in dust from lead-based paint that is crumbling is the most common cause of lead poisoning in children. Other sources of lead poisoning include:
Talk To Us About Questions Or Concerns
Monday–Saturday | 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (ET)
Sunday | 9 a.m. –5 p.m. (ET)
Talk To Us About Any Questions or Concerns
Monday–Saturday | 8 a.m.–6 p.m. (ET)
Sunday | 9 a.m. –5 p.m. (ET)
Topic: MetroPlusHealth Annual Public Meeting
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 13th @ 4:00PM
Zoom Webinar Information Below
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://metroplus-org.zoom.us/j/85027965324?pwd=bDRBTnFjeW1JZUxLQ2pHU1NZY0pnQT09
Passcode: 498808
Or One tap mobile :
Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
+1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 1 669 900 9128
Webinar ID: 850 2796 5324
International numbers available: https://metroplus-org.zoom.us/u/kbBFHldTq
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.