Vermont’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program – 2019 Data Update

Vermont has made steady progress in reducing the number of children with blood lead levels at or above 5 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL). From 2006 through 2019, the percentage of 1- and 2-year olds with blood lead levels greater than or equal to 5 µg/dL declined (1-year olds from 19.4% to 4.2%, and 2-year olds […]



NH Hosts Property Owner Information Sessions on Lead Hazards in Rental Units

The NH Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program has been hosting education sessions for property owners since June 2019. The two hour sessions are held in Concord at the Division of Public Health Services. HHLPPP staff collaborate with representatives from NH Legal Assistance and the State’s three HUD Lead Hazard Control Grant Programs to […]