Article: LEAD POISONING CASES TRACED BACK TO HOME REMEDIES, COSMETICS

Article: Racine adopts plan to eliminate lead poisoning; Initiative, part of Doyle's KidsFirst program, aims at 2010
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  August 12, 2005 ;     479 words ......Racine has made progress in reducing lead poisoning in children, but officials on Thursday announced an initiative to eliminate lead poisoning by 2010. Mayor Gary Becker said the...second-highest number of children affected by lead poisoning in the state, surpassed only by ...

Article: State's lead poisoning cases up 16% Numbers boosted by stricter standards
The Boston Globe;  April 23, 1994 ;     700+ words ......reviewed by the Globe show that cases of lead poisoning among children increased 16 percent...part to a tightening of standards for lead poisoning. The numbers also show that while lead...Springfield and Lawrence suffered from lead poisoning in far greater numbers, communities...

Article: Brush with Death: A Social History of Lead Poisoning/Deceit and Denial: The Deadly Politics of Industrial Pollution
Nursing History Review;  January 1, 2006 ;     700+ words ...Brush with Death: A Social History of Lead Poisoning By Christian Warren (Baltimore: Johns...topic that should not be taken lightly-lead poisoning in America. Although the "epidemic...detective story" that goes beyond lead poisoning to include vinyl chloride poisoning...

Article: Top Health, Development and Environmental Experts to Address Lead Poisoning at First-Ever International Conference May 19-20
U.S. Newswire;  May 18, 1994 ;     597 words ......will assess the global dimensions of lead poisoning and develop a framework for solutions...to protect children and adults from lead poisoning when the Alliance To End Childhood Lead Poisoning convenes GLOBAL DIMENSIONS OF LEAD...

Article: Inner-city workers encouraged to recognize signs of lead poisoning
Indianapolis Recorder;  March 18, 2005 ;     491 words ......C. Indianapolis Recorder 03-18-2005 Lead poisoning is nearly crippling the learning and...increased contamination through windblown lead poisoning, those in the business sector are asked...performing their risky jobs. Until recently, lead poisoning was thought to only come from ...

Article: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES ISSUES REPORT ON CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING IN WISCONSIN
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  September 16, 2008 ;     550 words ......of Lead: Report on Childhood Lead Poisoning in Wisconsin 2008, shows we...progress in reducing childhood lead poisoning in Wisconsin, but more than...children have been identified with lead poisoning since 1996. That's a tragedy...

Article: 20 million kids in US most vulnerable to lead poisoning
The Hindustan Times;  August 20, 2008 ;     455 words ......Aug. 20 -- A constant dose of chronic lead poisoning from contaminated soil affects hundreds...the more-publicised acute attacks of lead poisoning that are linked to imported toys or...susceptible to the harmful affects of lead poisoning. Gabriel M. Filippelli, professor of...

Article: Poll Shows Americans See Urgent Need to Wipe Out Childhood Lead Poisoning
U.S. Newswire;  July 26, 1994 ;     700+ words ......strong measures to protect children from lead poisoning, and evidence that initial preventive...Prevention (CDC) data showing that lead poisoning still threatens millions of American children, the Alliance to End Childhood Lead poisoning today released new public opinion research...

Article: RESEARCH FINDS MORE DANGER IN LEAD POISONING.(Local)
Albany Times Union (Albany, NY);  July 16, 1990 ;     598 words ......research shows that the effects of lead poisoning are more pervasive and longer lasting...the Advisory Committee on Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention will be briefed today and...of federal recommendations regarding lead poisoning prevention will be the first since...

Article: Lead Poisoning Still Leads in Environmental Risk Issues.(Brief Article)
Public Management;  April 1, 2000 ;     700+ words ...Lead poisoning is a preventable disease caused by...particles can be harmful to the body. Lead poisoning can affect people of any age, race...still suffer disproportionately from lead poisoning. Indeed, about one million children...

Article: GOV. EHRLICH KICKS OFF 19TH ANNUAL CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  October 23, 2006 ;     700+ words ......commitment to eliminate childhood lead poisoning by 2010, kicked off Maryland's 2006 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week today joined by Environment...of The Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning. "A decade ago, nearly 25 percent...

Article: STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES "CRADLE YOUR BABY FROM LEAD EXPOSURE" LEAD POISONING PREVENTION EDUCATION CAMPAIGN FOR CHILDREN, PREGNANT WOMEN
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  January 31, 2007 ;     612 words ......your Baby from Lead Exposure" lead poisoning prevention education campaign for children and pregnant women. Lead poisoning is one of the most common and...toward eliminating the threat of lead poisoning for Missouri children, the Missouri...

Article: MARYLAND SCHOOLS TO FOCUS ON PREVENTING LEAD POISONING DURING AWARENESS WEEK IN OCTOBER
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  October 19, 2007 ;     453 words ......Department of Education (MSDE) will promote Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Week, October...Public Television, will provide four lead poisoning lessons for Maryland classrooms.Childhood lead poisoning is the number one preventable environmental...

Article: St. Luke's Foundation grant to fight lead poisoning in homes
Call and Post (Cleveland);  January 6, 2005 ;     646 words ...Call and Post (Cleveland) 01-06-2005 Lead poisoning is the top environmental hazard facing...five children tested is found to have lead poisoning; in some city neighborhoods, the rate...collaborative is focused on eradicating lead poisoning in Greater Cleveland. Over the next...