Each year, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) is a call to bring together individuals, organizations, industry, and state, tribal, and local governments to increase lead poisoning prevention awareness to reduce childhood exposure to lead. Review activities and resources for the 25th annual National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. [CDC]

IOMC -Pathways to Lead Exposure- Protecting Children, Family and Communities is one of IOMC's programmatic areas of focus. Visit this page>

IOMC is pleased to support its strategic partner, The LARC Foundation in their effort of 'progress against childhood lead poisoning.'

From lead pipes and drinking water to paint, there's a wealth of information available. 

WEBINAR: You are invited to attend the webinar on October 30, 2025, at 7:00 PM CT - "Don't Be Mis-Lead: Pathways to Lead Exposure – Protecting Children, Families & Communities." Free Webinar. More details and to register>

In children especially, a positive blood lead level results in cognitive impairment and a lifetime of mental and physical health challenges. There is no acceptable level of lead exposure.

The Lead Abatement Resource Center Foundation (LARC Foundation) is an independent nonprofit organization (501c3) dedicated to eliminating positive blood levels in children. LARC does this through education, advocacy, and research on the child, the family, and the community.

The LARC Foundation is engaged in a broad lead awareness campaign focused on communities where there is a known propensity of measured blood lead levels in children.

CDC has information available and activities this week. Visit this page>

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