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Welcome to the Children's Health Forum (CHF). The Children's Health Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and eradication of childhood diseases that disproportionately impact underserved communities. We do this through outreach, public education, and collaboration with states and cities seeking programs and funding to promote prevention.

CHF's primary activity has been in the prevention of childhood lead poisoning, the most significant and preventable environmental health problem facing America's children. We also focus on juvenile diabetes, asthma, and pediatric AIDS. main2.jpg

Join us in our efforts to promote proactive and pragmatic ways to prevent childhood diseases

 
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Angie's List, a web-based word-of-mouth network for consumers gets involved in the fight against childhood lead poisoning


Angie's List Lead Safety

National Center for Healthy Housing Fact Sheets

Lead Safety Fast Facts


Dr. Hooks' op-ed in the Kansas City Star (PDF)


Wipe Out Lead New Jersey! Program launched


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checkmark.gif In the last decade, of all U.S. children under six who had dangerously high blood lead levels, almost 85% were enrolled in Medicaid. (CDC)

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Nearly 22% of African-American children and living in older houses and apartments have elevated blood lead levels. (CDC)