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Health effects of Lead
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kidneys
blood (anemia) endocrine (vit D metabolism) cardiovascular (hypertension) developmental -crosses BBB -impaired hearing -ADD/ADHD -levels below 10 ug/dL gives adverse health effects |
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paint ban - when?
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1978
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gasoline ban - when?
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1996
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lead and copper rule (1991)
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companies must control water so it is less corrosive and won't pick up lead in pipes - treatment techniques
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chloramine
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increases lead leaching?
chlorine + ammonia |
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how many of CA houses were built before 1980?
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70%
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chelation
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hospitalization technique that pulls lead and other minerals out - when have a very high blood level
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lead can mimic other metals
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iron, calcium
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ferritin
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good indicator of iron deficiency or reduced iron intake
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lead iron deficiency connection
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iron deficiency may enhance lead absorption by reducing competition for binding sites --- iron deficiency also increases binding sites for lead in the body, increasing retention
iron deficiency is associated with higher blood lead levels in children living in contaminated environments |
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how much does it cost to remove lead paint from a housing unit?
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$5,000
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what are counties doing to mitigate the costs for removing lead paint from houses?
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10 counties in California are suing the paint manufacturers for $1 billion to remove lead paint in homes
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