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Every child tested. Every Future Secured.

Every child tested.
Every Future Secured.

The goal of the Utah Lead Coalition is to ensure no child is harmed by lead. A blood test is the only way to know for certain if your child has been exposed to lead. Verify that your health care provider is testing your child at ages 1 and 2 years or up to age 6 years if never tested. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, protect yourself and your growing family by getting screened and tested if you think you are at risk for lead exposure.

Lead Poisoning: Silent, devastating, completely preventable.

Lead Poisoning: Silent, devastating, completely preventable.

Lead poisoning can have damaging effects on the body at low levels, but symptoms often go unnoticed until lead in the body reaches high levels. The good news is that lead poisoning is preventable.

Become a Lead-Safe Champion

Become a Lead-Safe Champion

The Utah Lead Coalition continues to provide resources for lead poisoning prevention. Protect your neighborhood and community by becoming a lead-safe advocate today!

CDC Sets New Lower Value for Elevated Lead in Children Lowering the Blood Lead Reference Value (BLRV) from 5 to 3.5µg/dL

Recommended Actions Based on Blood Lead Level

Our Mission

“The Utah Lead Coalition is committed to eliminating childhood lead poisoning through community education and advocacy on the importance of prevention and early detection”

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Information for health care providers and staff.

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Lead Free Families

YouTube: Salt Lake County Lead Safe Housing
Salt Lake County Lead Safe Housing
YouTube: Salt Lake County in-home visitor teach about lead in the home.
Salt Lake County in-home visitor teach about lead in the home
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SLCO Lead Safe Housing
Salt Lake County Lead Safe Housing Program
Salt Lake County Lead Safe Housing Program
Youtube link: A read-a-loud video version of the recently released children’s board book, Happy, Healthy, Lead-Free Me from NH Public Health.
Happy, Healthy, Lead-Free Me! (read-a-loud version, NH Public Health)
YouTube Link: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Lead is a naturally occurring metal that can cause health problems in children younger than 6 years of age. At high levels, lead poisoning can be fatal. No safe blood lead level has been identified. This video provides a brief overview of why it is important to protect young children from lead exposure and the importance of blood lead testing.
CDC: Importance of Childhood Blood Lead Testing

Learn about the ways your family is affected by lead and find important resources available in Salt Lake County, courtesy of Salt Lake County’s Lead Safe Housing Program