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Connecticut Department of Public Health

Environmental Epidemiology & Occupational Health
Connecticut Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Ave
PO Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134
Phone: (860) 509-7745 or (860) 509- 7299
Fax: (860) 509-7785 or (860) 509-7295
URL: http://www.dph.state.ct.us/

Mission Statement

 
The State of Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) has long recognized the adverse public health impact of environmental sources of lead in many of Connecticut's children. The Department established dedicated staff to evaluate these environmental sources and began funding local programs in the 1970s. The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) has continued to be active in addressing this issue by implementing additional state and community programs, especially in towns that have been identified as high risk communities.

  • Geographic focus: Connecticut
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  • Other organizational activities (not directed specifically toward children): advocacy, education, grantmaking, organizing, regulation, research, social services

    • Children's Environmental Health Activities

    		 
    At the state level, the DPH conducts surveillance of children tested for lead poisoning, including the collection of demographic, medical and environmental information. This information is used to identify and monitor high risk communities. DPH environmental management staff train local health department staff, audit lead identification and abatement professionals and develop regulations to ensure effective identification of lead hazards and their safe remediation. Education staff evaluate the quality and appropriateness of existing risk reduction materials and develop additional materials and mechanisms for training staff and community leaders. A statewide educational needs assessment provides DPH with the information required to identify and address the needs of all professionals, parents and community groups dealing with lead poisoning.

    The Family Health Division of the Bureau of Community Health maintains a Pregnancy Risk Information Line. This toll-free, statewide hotline provides information on exposure of pregnant women to toxic hazards. The Family Health Division houses most of the environmental health programs that impact children.

    Please note: the information presented above was provided and reviewed for accuracy by Connecticut Department of Public Health and was not verified independently by the Children's Environmental Health Network.
    Publication date: 6/2/99