Ripple effects of childhood lead poisoning

In addition to causing health and behavioral problems in children, lead poisoning may result in serious costs to both a child's future and to society.

Lead Poisoning Prevention for Pregnant and Parenting Teens

A three-part video series in pictures and voice over (see playlist below) that explains what lead poisoning is, its serious effects, and how pregnant and parenting teens can protect themselves and their children during pregnancy and after birth.

In the news

Lead poisoning in news satires: Wednesday, May 18, 2016; The horrific and avoidable events in Flint have resulted in expansive coverage on lead poisoning, with a focus on lead in paint, and in water. The popular satirical news shows Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and The Nightly Show … Continue reading →
Flint is in the News, but Lead Poisoning is Even Worse in Cleveland: Thursday, March 3, 2016; Because of the debacle in Flint, Michigan that led to contaminated water supplies, the media and legislators are focusing attention on the problem of children being poisoned by lead. It isn’t just a problem in Flint, or a handful of … Continue reading →
The surprising link between post-war suburban development and today’s inner-city lead poisoning: Wednesday, March 2, 2016; As increasing attention is paid to the scourge of lead poisoning, and its history in our inner cities, The Conversation published a piece in February exploring the link between postwar suburban development and today’s inner-city lead poisoning, with proposals for … Continue reading →
Chicago and Lead Testing in Water: Wednesday, March 2, 2016; The Chicago Tribune continues its series examining how the City responds to concern about lead poisoning in homes – both through lead paint and lead in water. To see the full article go to http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/watchdog/ct-chicago-lead-pipes-water-testing-met-20160226-story.html.
The scourge of lead poisoning: Sunday, February 7, 2016; The outrage over Flint, Michigan’s contaminated water supply should serve as a wakeup call about the problem of lead poisoning more broadly and its sources. While attention should not/cannot move away from Flint, fixing Flint’s pipes will not be sufficient … Continue reading →
Federal Housing Policy Leaves Poor Kids at Risk: Sunday, January 31, 2016; A case of childhood lead poisoning in Chicago’s public housing highlights the risks inherent in old housing, poorly maintained, with weak enforcement of existing laws and gaps in existing federal regulations.
The Chicago Tribune series shines a light on childhood lead poisoning: Sunday, January 31, 2016; Thanks to the Chicago Tribune for its series shining a light on childhood lead poisoning. This is one of the few causes of social and learning problems we know how to solve, yet we have not provided adequate resources to get … Continue reading →

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About Lead Safe Illinois

Lead Safe Illinois is a campaign to eliminate lead poisoning in Illinois. Our efforts include raising awareness and advocating for legislation and policy reform to prevent childhood lead poisoning.

Lead Safe Illinois is convened by the
Loyola Civitas ChildLaw Center's Policy Institute.

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