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Lead Poisoning Prevention:
Make It Part of Your Extension Program
Did you know that:
Lead Poisoning
- has effected nearly one million U.S. children?
- is a serious environmental health problem throughout the United States?
- is associated with decreased intelligence, behavior problems, learning disabilities, decreased growth, and impaired hearing?
- can harm the brain and nervous system?
- is entirely preventable?
Extension professionals can better serve the interests of children, families, and communities when they become more informed about the problems of lead poisoning.
Download and review the PowerPoint training
Event Summary
| Topic: | Lead Poisoning Prevention: Make It Part of Your Extension Program |
| Audience: | Extension professionals with parenting, children & youth, community, and health education responsibilities |
| Date: | October 2002 |
| Presenters: | Dr. Maureen T. Mulroy, Associate Professor University of Connecticut, School of Family Studies Mary-Margaret Gaudio, Extension Educator Connecticut Cooperative Extension System |
Note: Questions or concerns regarding this CYFERnet sponsored program may be directed to Kerri Goodman by email (kgoodman@uky.edu) or phone 859-255-8640.
