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Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06134
Phone:
(860) 509-8000
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Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program
{Painting} The goal of the Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program (LPPCP) is to eliminate childhood lead poisoning in Connecticut by the year 2010. Underlying objectives are to protect the health and safety of the people of Connecticut, to prevent lead poisoning and to promote wellness through a wide range of lead poisoning prevention strategies. LPPCP activities include:
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developing lead poisoning prevention policies, laws, regulations and strategies,
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maintaining a statewide blood lead surveillance data system,
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providing case management, investigation oversight, and associated services for children ages 6 months through 6 years (in support of local health departments),
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monitoring lead related health hazards,
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regulating lead hazard identification, abatement and remediation contractors activities, and the practitioners who provide lead consultant and lead abatement services,
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providing testing and monitoring support in concert with the DPH laboratory,
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collecting and analyzing environmental health data related to lead exposure,
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providing community and professional outreach and educational services.
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Content Last Modified on 4/13/2009 1:43:26 PM
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