Oct 18, 2024 · Each year, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) is a call to bring together individuals, organizations, industry, and state, tribal, and local governments to increase lead poisoning prevention awareness to reduce childhood exposure to lead.

Jan 10, 2025 · National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) 2024 was held October 20-26. NLPPW is a call to bring together individuals, organizations, industry, and Tribal, state and local governments to reduce childhood exposure to …

May 23, 2024 · The goal of CDC's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) is to prevent childhood lead exposure before any harm occurs. Through CLPPP, CDC supports state and local public health departments with funds for surveillance and prevention of lead exposure.

Jun 12, 2024 · Primary prevention is the removal of lead hazards from the environment before a child is lead exposed. It is the most effective way to ensure that children do not experience harmful long-term effects of lead exposure. Secondary prevention includes blood lead testing and follow-up care and referral.

Each year, the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes joins the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to observe National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.

5 days ago · To raise awareness about childhood lead exposure and lead poisoning, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will observe National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) Oct. 20-26, 2024.

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) focuses on the many ways parents can reduce children’s exposure to lead in their environment and prevent its serious health effects.

Nov 14, 2023 · Lead exposure to children today can have lifelong impacts on their health. Learn about lead and lead poisoning prevention during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.

CDC advises parents to seek a blood lead test if they suspect their children have been exposed to lead. But the most important step that parents, doctors, and others can take is to prevent lead exposure before it occurs.

Oct 26, 2022 · National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) is October 23-29, 2022. NLPPW aims to help individuals, organizations, and state and local governments to work together to reduce childhood exposure to lead. How will you make the greatest impact during CDC, EPA, HUD, and WHO’s week-long call to action to end childhood lead poisoning?