The Center of Excellence for Newcomer Health has named lead poisoning as a priority health condition for Afghan newcomers, particularly infants, children, and women of reproductive age. The Lead Poisoning Collection includes practical resources to support organizations and individuals working to prevent and address lead exposure and poisoning among Afghan newcomers, including translated print materials, social media assets, text […]
The Center of Excellence for Newcomer Health has named lead poisoning as a priority health condition for Afghan newcomers, particularly infants, children, and women of reproductive age. The Lead Poisoning Collection includes practical resources to support organizations and individuals working to prevent and address lead exposure and poisoning among Afghan newcomers, including translated print materials, social […]
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This information sheet for newcomer families provides information about lead poisoning, the symptoms of lead poisoning, who should be tested for lead poisoning, and the dangers of not testing after lead exposure.
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This information sheet describes potential sources of lead poisoning, ways to avoid lead poisoning in the home, and testing for lead poisoning.
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This information sheet includes a quiz to assist newcomer families in understanding their child’s lead test results along with a guide about how to protect children from lead poisoning.
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This information sheet discusses lead poisoning, pregnancy, risks of lead poisoning during pregnancy, and tips on how to keep babies safe from lead poisoning in the home.
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A video teaching the dangers of lead poisoning, specifically for children under 6 years old, alongside preventative measures that parents can take to avoid lead poisoning. This video details potential dangers and causes of lead poisoning in the home.
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This video discusses lead poisoning in older homes and provides precautions against lead paint and other possible lead toxin exposures.
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This video describes lead or mercury that may be contained in imported items and includes a caution to buy certain items locally because of concerns about potential lead and mercury levels in imported items. It details how imported items such as cosmetics, cooking items, and candies may have different manufacturing regulations and therefore may contain […]
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This video describes potential lead exposure that may occur in the workplace and offers tips on how to avoid bringing lead dust home from work. The video details unexpected ways in which a newly arrived immigrant or refugee may be exposed to lead toxins during the workday.
