The mission of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is to prevent and control childhood lead poisoning by:
- Promoting early detection of lead poisoning through
screening.
- Providing services for lead poisoned pregnant women,
children, their families, and their health-care providers. Promoting public
and private action to prevent lead poisoning by reducing children's exposure to lead hazards in the environment.
For more information about the services provided by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Lead Poisoning Prevention Program or what you can do to help prevent lead poisoning, call 311.
Popular Publications
Click here for a list of all Lead Poisoning Prevention Program publications and to browse other Department of Health & Mental Hygiene publications.
