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 ...

You might think lead poisoning is a thing of the past—but for thousands of families, it’s still hiding in the walls, water, and dust of everyday life. Every year during the last week of October, ...

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 ...

Washington ― The entire team at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dedicated to preventing childhood lead poisoning was laid off this spring as part of the downsizing at federal agencies ...

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 ...

This week is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, and it’s an important time to raise awareness about the dangers of lead poisoning, especially for young children. Lead poisoning can cause serious ...

The Lead Rental Registry requires landlords to inspect and fix lead hazards in older rentals, with penalties for noncompliance.

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Lead is a toxic metal that is dangerous to all, no matter how old you are. October 20-26, 2024 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and it’s an opportunity to learn how to ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Jefferson County, Colorado— Public Health professionals recommend all low-income children in Colorado be tested for lead at 12 months and 24 months of age. Colorado’s Childhood Lead Poisoning ...