Ripple effects

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.

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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

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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.

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Preparing for a new baby

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Additional information for…
Property owners
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  • What to look for in a lead contractor
  • How to find a lead contractor
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Tenants
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  • Right of notification of lead hazards
  • Notifying landlords about possible lead in homes
  • If a landlord won't address a lead hazard
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