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CDC and HHS share the goal of eliminating childhood lead poisoning in the United States by 2010. During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) CDC aims to:
- Raise awareness about lead poisoning;
- Stress the importance of screening the highest risk children younger than 6 years of age (preferably by ages 1 and 2);
- Highlight partner’s efforts to prevent childhood lead poisoning; and Urge people to take steps to reduce lead exposure.
18 October 2009 (All day) - 24 October 2009 (All day) America/Los_Angeles