Preface:

Lead has been in the news nationally and in Philadelphia. Flint, Michigan with its lead contaminated drinking water supply is just one example of lead exposure but here in Philadelphia we have many others. Where did it all come from? Why is it still around? How are we exposed in our daily lives? What are the health impacts particularly on young children? This seminar examined the real life conditions in Philadelphia and provided insight into the science of lead and its health ef-fects on residents. We examined pathways of exposure through ingestion, inhalation and through skin. We discussed lead policy at the federal, state and local level that impacts lead exposure. Health impacts of lead can vary based on the extent and timing of exposure, but some of the impacts can affect learning and behavior in the classroom. Participants in this seminar learned about other resources at Penn that help to support classroom activities such as soil sampling for lead.