Vinton County Health Department

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Lead Case Management

There are many health risks associated with lead poisoning.  Some of the health risks include: 

• Reduced IQ

• Anemia

• Stunted growth

• Impaired hearing

• Kidney damage

• Learning disabilities

• Attention deficit disorders

• Behavioral problems

• Permanent disabilities

• Death

When a child is diagnosed as having an elevated lead level, a Public Health Nurse is notified and acts as a case manager to ensure that all appropriate follow up is completed.   

Some activities that the Public Health Nurse assists with include:

• Assessment

• Education

• Coordination of available resources

• Coordination with the Ohio Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Further information about lead poisoning is available at the following websites:

Ohio Department of Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

http://www.cehn.org/cehn/resourceguide/odh.html