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National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Observances //

Date:

Oct 20 2024 - Oct 26 2024

Description

Each year, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is a call to bring together individuals, organizations, industry, and tribal, state and local governments to reduce childhood exposure to lead by increasing lead poisoning prevention awareness.

This week highlights the many ways parents, caregivers and communities can reduce children's exposure to lead and prevent its harmful health effects.