Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Efforts Expand in Wisconsin

Wisconsin ’s lead policy advisor, Brian Weaver, today highlighted the state’s expanding efforts toprevent childhood lead poisoning, noting that many of the same families living in older homes with lead hazards are also among the populations being hardest hit by COVID-19. Childhood lead poisoning can cause delays in growth, behavior and create learning challenges. In severe cases, lead poisoning can result in seizures, coma, and death. Lead poisoning occurs when...(see release)

Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - October 25, 2020 Category: Hospital Management Authors: millejcodn Source Type: news