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This Lead is Killing Us: A History of Citizens Fighting Lead Poisoning in Their Communities : Resources

This National Library of Medicine exhibit explores how citizens have confronted lead industries, housing authorities, and elected officials to protect their health against the dangers of lead poisoning.

National Library of Medicine/ Centers for Disease Control/ Florida Department of Health

•Medline Plus: https://medlineplus.gov/leadpoisoning.html

• NCBI Books: Measuring Lead Exposure in Infants, Children, and Other Sensitive Populations

Adverse Health Effects of Exposure to Lead - Measuring Lead Exposure in Infants, Children, and Other Sensitive Populations - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov)

•Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) : CDC - National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

•Florida Department of Health https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/lead-poisoning/_images/alachua.jpg

Local Resources

Florida Department of Health:

Information for Homeowners about Lead

Community Lead Exposure Map

University of Florida Home Page

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