One of the most important jobs of a parent is keeping children safe. We can prepare for a few no-brainers, like placing baby gates in front of stairways, preparing food to prevent choking, and ...

Although lead has been mined for 6000 years, lead processing skyrocketed in the 20th century. 1,8 A malleable and durable metal, lead was used to prevent fuel from burning too quickly and to reduce ...

Despite clear science and proven solutions, childhood lead poisoning has persisted due to enforcement gaps, fragmented policy and political inaction. Courtesy Pure Earth There are few public health ...

Above: The bar graph depicts the percent of children aged <6 years old with elevated blood lead levels in 2022 1 Lead in blood has been linked to numerous pediatric health problems with cognitive ...