Lead Poisoning Prevention

Childhood Lead Poisoning in NH 

Lead poisoning is entirely preventable. However, nearly 1 million children living in the United States have blood lead levels high enough to impair their ability to think, concentrate, and learn. Evidence shows that the most common source of lead exposure for children today is lead paint in older housing and the contaminated dust and soil it generates. New Hampshire has the oldest housing of anywhere in the United States with 62% of its homes built before lead-based paint was banned in 1978.

 

Lead Free Kids in the North Country 

The North Country Public Health Network is working to reduce or eliminate childhood lead poisoning through education and outreach efforts, and by working with local childcare facilities to identify and prioritize the removal of lead hazards. 

Resources

• LeadFreeKidsNH.org 
  
  
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes: Eight Tips for Keeping a Healthy Home 
  
  
• 2019 Lead Exposure Data Brief for the North Country Region
  
  
• 2018 Lead Exposure in NH Data Brief
  
  
• Click on the link or flyer below to register for an info. session for landlords and property owners, "Lead Paint Hazards and Rental Units":
  • December 8
  • February 9
  • April 13
  • June 8

• Learn about the risks from lead during renovations and simple steps to reduce exposure:
  Click on the following link or image below to view video

Contact

For more information about the Lead Free Kids NH initiative within the North Country Public Health Network, contact: phn@NCHCNH.org