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The
George Foundation The George Foundation is a charitable trust committed to the welfare and education of children from economically and socially deprived backgrounds, and to those affected by adverse environmental conditions. The Foundation currently runs a world-class boarding school for deprived children in Tamil Nadu, India. It has also launched programs to eradicate Lead poisoning in developing countries. Two additional projects under way are: Early Detection and Prevention of Diseases through the use of software technology (EDPS2000), and the promotion of fine arts by those from poor backgrounds (Tillany Fine Arts Museum & Gallery). Living
Safely with Lead This is a site which has been developed by the Lead Reference Centre to support and supplement NSW education and training efforts including the NSW 'Living Safely with Lead' campaign. Global
Lead Network - Alliance to End Childhood Lead Poisoning The purpose of the Network and this web site is to provide resources and support for those working on prevention around the world. The site is designed to assist agencies, NGOs, researchers, concerned citizens, the private sector…all stakeholders interested in developing and implementing solutions to lead poisoning and pollution, as well as to other environmental, health, and sustainability problems. Some candles with lead wicks emit lead into the air A University of Michigan School of Public Health study of candles purchased from stores in southeast Michigan shows that some candles on the market today are made with wicks that have either lead or lead cores that emit potentially dangerous levels of lead into the air. OSHA General information about industrial exposure to lead. Source: OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention Guidance on screening young children for lead poisoning. Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development Lead-based paint and other hazards in housing. Source: HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency Efforts of the US Environmental Protection Agency on lead poisoning prevention. Lead
Poisoning Outreach Program Information on lead poisoning prevention outreach program conducted by the US EPA and the Environmental Health Center |