Lead

Is your home—are your children—lead safe?

The successful learner will be able to:

Knowledge: Communicate the health risks of lead poisoning in infants and young children.

Comprehension: Understand the sources of lead exposure, lead exposure mechanisms, screening guidelines for children, and testing procedures for the home and consumer products.

Application:

  • Demonstrate lead‐safe cleaning strategies in their own homes.
  • Identify resources for assistance with these topics.

 

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Filed Under: Family, Children and Parenting, Healthy Homes Initiative, Creating Healthy Indoor Childcare Environments December 8, 2023

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Healthy lifestyles and healthy homes may seem like two separate concepts, but both components are important for overall well-being. David Buys, health specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, encourages people to consider giving their homes a checkup in the new year.

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