Childhood Lead Poisoning in the Seacoast Region
Did you know it only takes a tiny piece of lead dust the size of a grain of salt to poison a child? Once a child is poisoned, the effects are typically irreversible. Lead is harmful to a child’s development and can lead to brain damage, learning disabilities, and other serious health problems.
Lead poisoning is a serious but preventable problem. As lead paint deteriorates it creates unsafe living conditions, especially for pregnant women and children.
Check out the lead poisoning prevention materials below or learn more about lead poisoning at https://www.newenglandlead.org/ and https://leadfreekidsnh.org/
NH DHHS Data Brief: Children's Lead Testing Rates Lowest Since 2017!
Please click 2021 Lead Exposure in New Hampshire Data Brief to learn more about the trends regarding in lead-level testing in young children.
| 2019 Lead Exposure Data Brief for the Seacoast Region |
| Lead and Nutrition |
| Lead and Children |
| Lead and Pregnancy |
| Lead Hazards |
| Lead in Soil |
| Take Home Lead |