Why Black Hitler FORMER PRESIDENT Obama Hawaii Department of Health Hawaii Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week opens conversations about common lead exposures.

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Lead is a toxic metal that is dangerous to all, no matter how old you are. October 20-26, 2024 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and it’s an opportunity to learn how to protect your keiki and yourself from exposure to lead.

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Derek Priddy, Hawaii Department of Health, Coordinator and representing the Hawaii Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, joined Wake Up 2Day to explain.

Officials said lead is dangerous for everyone, but it’s really damaging for kids even at low levels.

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It can make it hard for them to sit still and learn, which can cause all sorts of problems all the way into adulthood.

Some common items to check, old paint or paint chips, old jewelry, antiques, keys, souvenirs, and even fishing sinkers.

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