ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, which is a call to increase lead poisoning prevention awareness to reduce childhood exposure to lead. Hollie Carlson, program ...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week highlights how parents, caregivers, and communities can lower children’s exposure to lead and avoid its serious ...
Lead by Francesco Scatena via iStock for WMNF News. Exposure to lead poisoning can cause serious health problems, especially in kids aged 1 to 6. The Department of Health in Hillsborough County ...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond and Henrico officials are sharing tips for parents and community members to safeguard against lead poisoning in children. In recognition of National Lead Poisoning ...
(WAND) - The Illinois Department of Public Health is observing Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, which runs from Oct. 19 to 25, reminds parents and caregivers of young ...
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is Oct. 19-25 and shines a spotlight on the dangers of lead exposure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about half a million children ...
Lead poisoning is still a serious risk for children—especially those living in homes built before 1978. Lead from old paint, dust, or soil can hurt a child’s growth and learning. The good news is that ...
From left are Jamie Gustafson, District 10 Legislator; Dr. Paul Robbins, Pediatrician; County Executive PJ Wendel; Anna Powell, Health Department’s Lead Program Coordinator; Lacey Wilson, Public ...
“Education around lead, and especially lead paint hazards, is something that still is really necessary,” said housing advocate Brandon Kielbasa. “People think of it as something that’s been dealt with ...