2. • In 1998, 1 in 3 children in RI experienced lead poisoning
(33%). In 2011, it was 1 in 33 (3%), and by 2012 the rate
is expected to be 2.2%.
“0 lead poisoning cases is achievable goal.”
- Dr. Patrick Vivier
• Lead poisoning in children is defined as having blood
lead levels of 10 ug/DL
data + statistics
4. • Inhalation and/or ingestion from lead dust
• Tap water / pipes
• Soil
• Nervous system developmental problems, learning
disabilities, behavioral problems, permanent mental
retardation
• A loss of 4-7 IQ points per 1 ug/dL blood lead level
increase
causes + effects
5. • It’s not just about removing the lead from homes, its the cost/stress of
continually maintaining a lead free home. This is often the most crucial
aspect to the lead poisoning issue, in that those who occupy the homes cannot
afford to pay for the necessary upkeep.
• The relationship between landlords and tenants is one of the most crucial
relationships that need to be explore (in the context of the obligation of
landlords to remove lead, as well as their obligation not to discriminate against
potential tenants with small children)
• 1. Only 5% get lead poisoning from paint chips, but the severity is higher.
2. 95% get lead poisoning from the soil tracked in from outdoors, but at a
lower level.
- Lamphear, The Paradox of Lead Poisoning Prevention
reframing opportunities
