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Article: July 19-25, 1998 Proclaimed as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.
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- July 16, 1998
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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and a coalition of other agencies and nonprofit groups will emphasize the importance of protecting children and adults from lead poisoning by celebrating National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.
"EPA is responsible for implementing federal laws designed to protect human health and the environment, including those dealing with drinking water and air pollution. Celebrating National Lead Poison Prevention Week is a part of the Agency's continuing effort to make the public aware of environmental and public health concerns," said John H. Hankinson, Jr., EPA Regional Administrator in ...