National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
October 20-26, 2019
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 in an effort to reduce childhood exposure to lead.
Our Mission
Tiny amounts of lead can have lifelong, untreatable consequences for our children. The good news? Lead poisoning is completely preventable. The Utah Lead Coalition is committed to developing resources and policy to eliminate new cases of childhood lead poisoning through a combination of community advocacy and education on the importance of early detection and prevention.
Join us and test your family’s blood lead levels to help secure their future today.
Protect Your Family
Families
Test your child. Lead can be found in homes, schools, and the outdoors. Blood testing is the only way to know if your child has been touched by the life-altering effects of lead poisoning. Find more resources for families here.
Educators
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 1 out of 5 children diagnosed with ADHD may be affected by lead exposure. Teachers and educators know how this diagnosis can affect, not only the child, but the whole classroom. Encourage your students and parents to learn about lead toxicity and to get tested.
Healthcare
In 2017, Utah changed the definition of an elevated blood level from 10 to 5 micrograms per deciliter. Currently only around 3% of Utah children 5 years and younger are being tested. Of those tested, around 2% have an elevated blood lead level.
