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Alphabetical Listing of Reference Documents by Title
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Alliance for Healthy Homes
Abstract: Contains information on lead poisoning, health effects of lead on children, ways to prevent lead poisoning, and links to lead poisoning brochures and fact sheets.
Source: Alliance to End Childhood Lead Poisoning
URL: http://www.afhh.org/
Even Low Lead Levels Pose Perils for Children
Abstract: Discusses how low lead levels have a great impact on I.Q. levels in children.
Source: New York Times
URL: http://www.nytimes.com/2003/08/05/health/personal-health-eve
n-low-lead-levels-pose-perils-for-children.html?pagewant
ed=all&src=pm
Facts About Lead in Paint
Abstract: Lists ways to detect if your house has lead paint, dangers assocaited with it, and temporary and permanent solutions to reduce lead paint exposure.
Source: Vermont Department of Health
URL: http://healthvermont.gov/enviro/lead/lead_paint.aspx
Federal Regulations and Guidance Documents
Abstract: Lists different regulations and programs by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Source: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
URL: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPHE-AP/CBON/125159478
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Finding Lead in the Home: Common Sources of Lead [PDF]
Abstract: Lists preventive measures to reduce exposure to lead in dust, lead-based paint, soil, water, food, and folk medicine.
Source: Minnesota Department of Health
URL: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/lead/fs/common.pdf
Lead Education and Outreach
Abstract: Contains links to lead brochures, lead awareness program activities, and current lead outreach grants.
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://www2.epa.gov/lead
Lead Exposure in the Home
Abstract: Discusses lead's impact on children, lead sources in the home, ways to reduce lead exposure risks, and medical screening for lead.
Source: National Network for Child Care
URL: http://www.nncc.org/Health/lead.home.html
Lead Poisoning Happens More Than You Think
Abstract: Provides links to current information on lead and lead poisoning.
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://www.nsc.org/resources/issues/lead.aspx
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Abstract: Contains links to lead prevention documents and brochures.
Source: Connecticut Department of Public Health
URL: http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3140&q=387550
Lead Poisoning Resources
Abstract: Contains information on legal rights associated with lead, health effects of lead poisoning, lead poisoning news stories, sources of lead, lead prevention, and lead removal.
Source: The Hannon Law Firm, LCC
URL: http://www.clper.org/resources.html
Lead Rules and Regulations
Abstract: Lists statutory authority, final regulations and policy, and regulations under development.
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency
URL:
Lead Sources in Your House [PDF]
Abstract: Lists where lead sources may be present in people's houses.
Source: Wayne State University Environmental Health Sciences Center
URL: http://www.ehscenter.org/community/pdf/5%20Where%27s%20the%2
0Lead.pdf
Lead-Safe Home Renovation and Painting
Abstract: Lists health effects of lead poisoning, hazards of renovation, and precautions to take when renovating.
Source: Massachusetts Departments of Labor and Workforce Development
URL: http://www.mass.gov/lwd/labor-standards/occupational-lead-po
isoning-registry/lead-safe-home-renovation-and-painting.html
Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control
Abstract: Contains information on reducing lead-based paint in homes.
Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
URL: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/hea
lthy_homes
Public Health Statement for Lead
Abstract: Contains an overview of lead, health effects of lead, ways to reduce lead poisoning, and ways lead can enter the environment and the human body.
Source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
URL: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/phs13.html
Regulations and Rules Update
Abstract: Describes Title X, Disclosure Rule, Toxic Substances Control Act, HUD Regulations, and Lead Debris Disposal Rule.
Source: HomeSafe, Inc.
URL: http://www.leadpro.com/update.html#Lead%20Disposal
Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 [PDF]
Abstract: Outlines the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992.
Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
URL: http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/affordablehousing/training/we
b/leadsafe/ruleoverview/lbphazardsact.pdf
Safety Information: Lead Poisoning
Abstract: Discusses sources of lead exposure, symptoms of lead poisoning, and preventive measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of lead exposure.
Source: University of California, Davis Health System
URL: http://www.newmoa.org/prevention/topichub/108/safety_info-le
ad_poisoning.htm
Tennessee's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Abstract: Contains information the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, lead sources, prevention tips, and a lead poisoning fact sheet.
Source: Tennessee Department of Health
URL: http://fcs.tennessee.edu/lead/
Top 10 Questions Asked About Lead Poisoning and the Lead Law
Abstract: Lists facts about lead poisoning, the Lead Law of Massachusetts, and deleading houses that contain lead-based paint.
Source: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health
URL: http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/envir
onmental-health/exposure-topics/lead/frequently-asked-qu
estions-about-lead.html
ToxFAQs for Lead
Abstract: Lists how lead cycles through the environment, how humans are exposed to lead and the health effects it causes, and how lead poisoning has been reduced and what can still be done to reduce exposure.
Source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
URL: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts13.html
Toxicological Profile for Lead
Abstract: Provides detailed information on the chemical and physical properties of lead; health effects of lead; production, import, use, and disposal of lead; human exposure to lead; and lead regulations and advisories.
Source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
URL: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp.asp?id=96&tid=22
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