HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-11-01, Page 19Reports of children’s productsbeing recalled because of leadcontent has been in the news almostdaily. The Huron County Health Unitwants Huron County residents toknow the facts.
Lead is a heavy metal that has long
been used in the making of many
products, including paint, leaded
gasoline, plumbing pipes, and
jewelry. Lead is often used to make
jewelry because it is inexpensive and
easy to shape and mold.
Theresa Wammes-Glavin, a public
health nurse, says it’s important for
consumers to understand all the
information. “Wearing jewelry
containing lead does not cause harm.
But sucking, chewing or swallowing
this type of jewelry can cause
damage to children.”
“Lead can cause health problemsfor people when it is swallowed orinhaled. At high levels, it can causeseizures, coma, and even death. Leadexposure can be harmful to anyone.It is especially dangerous to childrenunder six years old because it affects
their developing brains and nervous
systems.”
Swallowing lead-contaminated
materials is the primary way people
get lead poisoning at home. Small
children are particularly susceptible
because of their constant hand-to-
mouth activity.
Wammes-Glavin says if parents
are concerned about lead they should
check the Health Canada website
under Advisories, Warnings and
Recalls: www.hc-sc.gc.ca. She also
recommends asking your health care
provider to test your child’s blood
for lead if they have sucked orchewed regularly on jewelry thatmight contain lead. In Canada it is illegal to import,advertise or sell jewelry whichcontains more than 600 milligramsof lead per kilogram of metal. Health
Canada is mandated, under the
Hazardous Products Act and
Regulations, to protect Canadians
from potential hazards in consumer
products.
There are several products that are
specifically regulated for lead
content under the Act. They include
articles intended for children such as
toys and equipment. Also included
are paints, enamels and other liquid
coating materials, decorative
coatings on pencils and artists
brushes, glazed ceramics and
glassware, and kettles.
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2007. PAGE 19. Health unit offers facts about lead
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