Home Maps /Directions Contact

  SEARCH     Things To Do     Services     Offices/Departments     Elected Officials  

Welcome to the Polk County Health Department

Home About Us Administration Services News Calendar of Events Forms FAQ'S Related Links Contacts

LEAD POISONING PREVENTION

LEAD POISONING PREVENTION

What is Lead?, Where does Lead come from?, Is Lead Poisoning still a problem in our area?, & Why should Iowans be concerned about Lead Poisoning? Who is at risk for Lead Poisoning?, Lead Poisoning risks for children:, How do children become Lead-Poisoned?, & What are the signs of Lead Poisoning in children? What are the health effects of Lead Poisoning?, How do I prevent Lead Poisoning?, & Protecting your family from lead-based paint hazards How often should children be tested for Lead Poisoning?, How can I determine if a child has been tested? (for healthcare providers), Lead Poisoning Facts, & Federal Laws regarding landlords, home sellers, and renovators. Where to get a child's blood tested for lead Lead Poisoning Prevention Brochure for Physicians Effects of Lead Poisoning, with Dr. Pete Hetherington - Video Article Discussing The Problem With Lead in Polk County, Iowa Consumer Products Safety Commission announces Home Lead Test Kits are unreliable

RELATED LINKS

Environmental Protection Agency Iowa Department of Public Health - Lead Poisoning Prevention Polk County Lead Poisoning Prevention Coalition

CONTACT PERSON

Bonnie @ 323-5232

Top of Page | Health Department Home | Polk County Home | Contact webmaster | Disclaimer

© Copyright 2006-2007 - Polk County Government