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Orange County marks Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, urges testing and abatement
Summary
The Orange County Board of Supervisors recognized October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week; county health officials urged pediatric screening, described abatement services for qualifying households and warned about consumer product recalls that can increase exposure.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 8 recognized October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and urged parents to screen young children for lead exposure. County health officials cited local screening data and described county programs that identify and mitigate lead hazards.
Chairman Wagner opened the morning presentation by inviting county Health Officer Dr. Regina Xinxiu Quan to brief the board on lead risks. Dr. Quan said lead “can be everywhere and it can affect…
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