Lead Poisoning Articles & Analysis
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that childhood lead poisoning is considered the most preventable environmental disease among young children. ...
In an effort to improve compliance with laws that protect children from lead paint poisoning, EPA sent letters earlier this month to over 300 home renovation and painting contractors, property management companies and landlords in and around Nashua, N.H. announcing a compliance assistance and enforcement initiative. ...
Representatives from the National Center for Healthy Housing will discuss ways to identify and resolve potential health problems in homes including: lead poisoning, asthma, unsafe conditions, and pests. Other sessions will cover: understanding health risks, looking at ways that can contribute to comfortable living space, and learning about building codes for ...
With additional funding from EPA, the Ottawa County Health Department has worked to increase community awareness about lead poisoning prevention and the importance of blood lead screening for children. ...
“Household paint is the main source of exposure, so it’s crucial for landlords to provide tenants the information they need to protect their families from lead poisoning.” In addition to a fine of $5,500, Destination Maui will spend approximately $49,500 to fund the testing of 350 children for lead exposure and provide blood ...
“We wanted to take action to prevent lead exposure in children, rather than react when a lead-poisoned child is identified,” said Dr. ...
In an effort to improve compliance with laws that protect children from lead paint poisoning, EPA is sending letters to approximately 200 home renovation and painting contractors, property management companies and landlords in and around New Haven, Conn. announcing a compliance assistance and enforcement initiative. ...
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is utilizing a $54,840 grant from EPA to conduct an asthma intervention and education program in low-income Buffalo homes through the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, a public-private partnership between the federal, state and local governments, the National Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning and local ...
Environmental Protection Agency recognizes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week October 20-26, 2013, to raise awareness of lead poisoning in children. Approximately one million children today are affected by lead poisoning, but when you know what to look for and what to do, ...
Healthy housing is receiving considerable attention from public health professionals and policy makers as a result of emerging scientific evidence that links health issues such as asthma, lead poisoning, and unintentional injuries to substandard housing. This course will provide the information and tools needed to teach community residents and clients how to ...
According to Fox News, a 6-month old boy has developed lead poisoning after contact with a cosmetic product known as ...
Attention licensed home inspectors, lead risk assessors, health and housing advocates, property managers, pest management professionals and environmental health practitioners. ...
Environmental Protection Agency will help protect children in Washington, D.C. from environmental health hazards such as lead, mold, pesticides and carbon monoxide. EPA's grant to the National Nursing Centers will be used to help social service agencies reach more low-income pregnant women and low-income families in the District. ...
Environmental Protection Agency has declared October 23-30, 2011 Lead Poisoning Prevention Week as part of the agency’s on-going efforts to make families aware of the hazards presented by lead and lead-based paint in the home and places where children under six years of age are regularly present. ...
” To increase awareness of childhood lead poisoning prevention, the EPA along with CDC and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, is participating in National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) October 23–29. This year's NLPPW theme, "Lead-Free Kids for a Healthy Future," ...
Duluth faces a tall order when it comes to dealing with lead contamination. About nine in every 10 housing units in the community was built before 1978, when a ban on lead paint took effect, Karen Olesen, a senior planner for the city, said. ...
Environmental Protection Agency is collaborating with the Poison Prevention Week Council to encourage the public to keep poisonous substances out of the hands of children. ...
Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW), October 24–30, 2010, to raise awareness of lead poisoning in children. ...
“Dirty HVAC systems can spread airborne particulates and microbial pathogens throughout an entire building,” reported Ed Chambers, President of ec2. “The end result leads to complaints, less productive employees, sick employees and even lawsuits. ...
The EPA"s Nationwide Lead Law officially takes effect today for work performed on any structure built before 1978 where children age 6 and under are cared for. Many may believe this only includes homes, but it also includes such places as day care centers, schools, medical facilities and many others where children could be exposed to the health hazards of ...