Lead poisoning related links / resources

Chicago & Illinois lead poisoning related links

Leadpoison.net - Offers free information about the problem of lead poisoning around the world. It offers background information, research findings, prevention strategies and updates on treatment methods.
Scorecard - Offers state, county, zip code, and census tract specific data on blood lead level, housing age, and lead air quality. Lead-related links and options for political action are included.
The Center for Neighborhood Technology - Determine the age of your home and be more aware of the lead hazards in your environment.
The Lead Listing - Help consumers locate qualified lead service providers (lead inspectors, risk assessors, and abatement contractors), renovators trained in lead-safe practices (lead-trained renovators) and recognized lead analysis laboratories.

HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control - Describes the programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Offers informative handouts, prevention tips, funding opportunities, and other lead poisoning prevention resources.
Illinois Department of Public Health - Up-to-date news releases, health facts, and information on programs sponsored by the state of Illinois.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Information on the Federal lead poisoning prevention program, with a special focus on the efforts within EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT).

Alliance for Healthy Homes - The Alliance for Healthy Homes works to protect children from lead and other home environmental health hazards.
eMedicine.com - A peer-reviewed medical reference website. Besides basic background, clinical, medication, and treatment information on lead poisoning, there is also a bibliography and some photos of victims of lead poisoning.
Kids in Danger's List of Children's Products Recalled for Lead Hazard
Lead Poisoning Prevention Outreach Program (English) - Funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Environmental Health Center (EHC), this program helps community members plan and execute successful lead poisoning prevention programs.
Lead Poisoning Prevention Outreach Program (Spanish)
National Center for Healthy Housing - Works to reduce children's risk of lead poisoning.
The Children's Environmental Health Network - A national multi-disciplinary project whose mission is to promote a healthy environment and protect the fetus and the child from environmental health hazards.