Lead

Is your home—are your children—lead safe?

The successful learner will be able to:

Knowledge: Communicate the health risks of lead poisoning in infants and young children.

Comprehension: Understand the sources of lead exposure, lead exposure mechanisms, screening guidelines for children, and testing procedures for the home and consumer products.

Application:

  • Demonstrate lead‐safe cleaning strategies in their own homes.
  • Identify resources for assistance with these topics.

 

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News

Clutter fills a room.
Filed Under: Family, Healthy Homes Initiative April 16, 2024

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Spring’s arrival motivates many people to refresh the spaces where they spend their time. This refresh should include removing clutter, which can affect quality of life and lead to serious health concerns if small amounts turn into larger amounts.

Filed Under: Family, Children and Parenting, Healthy Homes Initiative, Creating Healthy Indoor Childcare Environments December 8, 2023

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Healthy lifestyles and healthy homes may seem like two separate concepts, but both components are important for overall well-being. David Buys, health specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, encourages people to consider giving their homes a checkup in the new year.

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