Protect Your Child From Environmental Health Risks
Lead is a heavy metal that was once used in paint, water pipes, gasoline, pottery and several other products. You cannot see or smell lead, so you can have it in or near your home without even knowing it.
Fact Sheets (PDF format):
Links to Additional Information
Please note: The following Web sites are not managed by the University of Kentucky. The university does not review, control or take responsibility for these sites.
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Lead Awareness Program
- Kentucky Department for Public Health - Child Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
- Kentucky Department for Public Health - Environmental Lead Program
For Extension Agents and lesson leaders:
The following resources are available for your use in presenting lessons about lead concerns. The teaching guide below provides suggestions for using the materials accessible from this site.
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