Articles tagged with: lead poisoning
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 23-29th
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 23-29th, 2011. Children under age 6 are most at risk for lead poisoning. You can prevent lead poisoning by getting your home tested, getting your child tested and …
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Chicago Rental Housing: Photo Gallery
Low income renters experience higher rates of disease than their higher income counterparts. In my work as a healthy homes organizer, it has become strikingly clear why.
As a MTO Healthy Homes Organizer, I have entered …
Lead – FAQ
What is lead poisoning?
Lead is a poison that impacts everyone, especially children ages 6 years and younger. Lead can harm the brain, nerves, kidneys, digestive system, hearing and cause muscle and joint problems. Even …
