Ripple effects of childhood lead poisoning
In addition to causing health and behavioral problems in children, lead poisoning may result in serious costs to both a child's future and to society.
In the news
- Companies Face Fines for Lead Paint Disclosure Violations at Two Navy Bases in New England
- Thursday, January 12, 2012
- Two companies face a possible fine of $153,070 for violating lead paint disclosure laws at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine and the Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency asserts in its … Continue reading
- Get the Lead Out: Panel Wants Kids’ Limits Halved – NPR
- Thursday, January 05, 2012
- The Centers for Disease Control’s Advisory Committee on Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention recently recommended that the amount of lead in a child’s blood that determines dangerous lead exposure should be cut in half. The CDC, an organization that collaborates to … Continue reading
- Philadelphia to Require Lead-Paint Testing in Rental Housing with Young Children
- Thursday, January 05, 2012
- Philadelphia recently passed a bill requiring its landlords to test for the presence of lead paint in homes that are rented to families with children ages six and under. Owners of rental property occupied by families with young children must … Continue reading
- Boston Globe: US preparing to cut aid for lead poisoning prevention efforts
- Monday, December 05, 2011
- Programs to fight lead poisoning in Massachusetts have been slashed and now Congress is poised to eliminate the remaining federal aid – even as scientists last month concluded that the toxic metal can harm children at half the levels previously … Continue reading
- Dangerous lead levels found in nearly two-third of New Orleans homes, Tulane study says
- Tuesday, November 15, 2011
- A new study says nearly two-thirds of New Orleans homes and yards have “dangerous” levels of lead, according to federal standards, a finding the authors believe may be linked to the extensive renovation and demolition of homes after Hurricane Katrina. … Continue reading
- Guide to State and Local Advocacy for Healthy Housing
- Thursday, November 10, 2011
- The Center for Disease Control’s Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program faces funding cuts and possibly elimination by Congress. The most effective way to protect this vital program is to make sure your Members of Congress hear from you … Continue reading
- Lead poisoning in 2,000 Nigerian children
- Tuesday, November 08, 2011
- Although there is still much work to be done, and the United States has taken steps to eliminate childhood lead poisoning and numbers are going down, in other parts of the world children are still dying due to lead. Read … Continue reading
About Lead Safe Illinois
Lead Safe Illinois is a campaign to eliminate lead poisoning in Illinois. Our efforts include raising awareness and advocating for legislation and policy reform to prevent childhood lead poisoning.
Lead Safe Illinois is convened by the
Loyola Civitas ChildLaw Center's Policy Institute.
Childhood Lead Poisoning: A Historical Perspective
Preparing for a new baby
Expectant parents can take several steps to protect themselves and their babies from lead hazards.
How to prepare for a new baby
Testing blood lead levels
Laws
Download the Benchbook on Lead Paint Poisoning, which outlines Chicago and Illinois laws, and learn about state and federal laws on lead poisoning.