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Adopt a resolution recognizing October 19-25, 2025, as National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Solano County
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution recognizing October 19-25, 2025, as National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is observed annually to raise awareness about the dangers of lead exposure and to educate communities on steps to prevent lead poisoning. The World Health Organization 2025 theme, "No safe level: act now to end lead exposure," emphasizes the urgent need for prevention and early detection, including testing children and homes for lead. The California 2025 theme is "Nutrition as Prevention" demonstrates that a healthy diet, rich in essential nutrients like calcium, iron and vitamic C, can help a body to reduce the absorption of lead, highlighting a simple, proactive step families can take to protect their children from the harmful effects of lead exposure.
Lead is a toxic metal that can cause serious and lasting health problems, especially in children under six years of age whose growing bodies absorb more lead. Exposure may damage the brain and nervous system, slow growth and development, and lead to learning and behavioral problems. There is no safe level of lead exposure.
Childhood lead poisoning is one of the most common environmental illnesses in California and across the nation, yet it is entirely preventable. By recognizing this week and elevating the 2025 themes, Solano County highlights the importance of prevention strategies, including testing, education, and mitigation of lead hazards in the community.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the Department's FY2025/26...
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