Information the key to preventing childhood lead poisoning.
Journal of Environmental Health › Vol. 59 Nbr. 9, May 1997
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A jointly issued regulation by the EPA and the Dept of Housing and Urban Development underscores the former's emphasis on disseminating information on lead poisoning. Issued in Mar 1996, the rule requires disclosure by sellers, landlords and their agents to tenants and renters of the hazards posed by lead-based paint as homes are sold or rented. A federal pamphlet called 'Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home' offers pointers on identifying and avoiding these hazards, while a hotline over (800) 424-LEAD will arm parents with valuable information that will help them shield their children from lead poisoning.See the full content of this document
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Information the key to preventing childhood lead poisoning.
Over the past generation, protecting Children from lead poisoning has been one of the great success stories of this nation's commitment to public health and environmental protection. Since the 1970's, federal and state efforts to address dangerous sources of lead have resulted in a 90 percent reduction in the average blood-lead levels in children. Much of this success is t...
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