Lead

Concerned about lead? We've combed though all the research to bring you the most relevant and helpful articles out there.

In brief, lead is a heavy metal that is highly toxic to children's brains and nervous systems. Lead can be found in toys, paint, metal jewelry, products made with PVC, and even water pipes.

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New Database on Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products Reveals Hazardous Substances

Healthy Child Healthy World, HealthyChild.org

Healthy Child Healthy World (HWHC) reports on the presence of lead and other toxic chemicals found in everyday products. A new research organization is working to test products for these chemicals and report them on the website HealthyStuff.org. Read more...

PVC Packaging Found to Contain Toxic Metals

Post by Katy Farber

September 30, 2009

Yikes! I received this press release from the Center for Health and Environment and learned that PVC packaging is likely to contain lead and other heavy metals harmful to our children's health. Read more...

"Safe" Lead Levels Harm Children

BBC, BBC

In this article, the BBC reports on research being done to determine if so called "safe" levels of lead exposure are in fact safe for children. Read more...