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As part of International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2026, Pure Earth will bring together voices from Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Brazil to explore how Latin America is moving from detecting lead-exposure risks to implementing practical prevention solutions. This public regional conversation will highlight progress, lessons, and partnerships that protect health…
Three different regulations to eliminate lead in cookware. One question: what does it take to translate regulations into impactful tools that reduce lead poisoning? In 2026, India (Tamil Nadu) and Ghana each secured meaningful regulatory wins restricting lead in cookware, while Mexico is advancing lead prevention on two fronts: existing…
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is an annual observance to raise awareness and reduce childhood lead exposure. The Region 2 Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU), the New York State Children's Environmental Health Centers Network (NYSCHECK) Coordinating Center, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital Center on Health…