EHS Center in Molecular & Cellular Toxicology




			Your Environment...Your Health This informational and educational program is offered through the Community Outreach and Education Core of the Environmental Health Sciences Center for Molecular and Cellular Toxicology with Human Applications at Wayne State University. The program is designed to provide current information to the public, on issues of environmental health concern. The *Your Environment....Your Health!* program offers a speakers bureau that consists of many professionals that are qualified to answer your questions and address your concerns. Also offered through the program is a "hands on" informational hour-long presentation on prevention strategies aimed at lead poisoning, entitled "Get the Lead Out!". Because of the industrial nature of the businesses and old housing stock located in southeast Michigan, lead poisoning is a relevant issue for both the suburban and urban populations of Detroit. Numerous organ systems in our bodies are adversely affected by exposure to lead. Chronic, low grade exposure to lead can alter functional development of the brain, particularly during the vulnerable phase of growth in young children. Therefore, young children and the unborn children of pregnant mothers are at highest risk for lead poisoning. Exposure to lead may result in deficits such as lowered intelligence, behavioral problems and poor school performance. Although children are at the greatest risk of showing the adverse affects associated with lead poisoning, inhalation of lead-containing dusts and fumes by adults, in the workplace or by recreational exposures, may result in a significant health risk. Who Can Use This Program? The *Your Environment...Your Health!* program is available at no cost to community groups, church groups, and other interested organizations. The presentations are approximately one hour in length, and may contain "hands-on" demonstrations or segments for audience participation. Ample time for questions from the audience will be included during each presentation. The program is also available as a resource table for Community Health fairs. Scheduling a Visit: The *Your Environment...Your Health!* program is available year-round. Please schedule early so that we can be available at your convenience. To schedule a presentation you can either call our offices at (313) 961-3348 or Fax us at (313) 577-0082. We will need the following information: The date(s) that you would like the presentation; The topic you would like to have presented; The number of participants; The location of your group. Background information on your organization would also be helpful to our presenters.