Educational Videos
It's Important to Test Your Child for Lead
Preventing Childhood Lead Exposures
Lowering Blood Lead Levels with Good Hygiene and Proper Nutrition
Repairing Residential Lead Based Paint Hazards
Childhood Lead Program Video Training Modules
The following video training modules provide a general overview of topics related to lead poisoning prevention in Iowa. Each module contains educational information related to a specific topic on lead, followed by a short quiz to test your knowledge, and a training certificate. Training modules were developed to provide information to the general public, medical providers, public health professionals, child health service organizations, and anyone interested in learning more about lead poisoning prevention programs and services in Iowa.
The training modules are a collaborative effort between the Iowa Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and the Iowa Institute of Public Health Research and Policy at the University of Iowa.
Toxic Effects of Lead Posters
The Toxic Effects of Lead on Children poster uses simple visual and text content to educate on the impacts of lead poisoning to a child's health and development. The printed poster is 24" x 36" in size and can be displayed on walls or doors in pediatric or provider offices, schools, daycares, head start program facilities, and public health buildings. Posters can also be downloaded and used for social media, presentations, or posting online. The Toxic Effects of Lead on Children poster is currently available in English and Spanish.
For questions or information on obtaining printed posters email Kevin Officer at kevin.officer@idph.iowa.gov.
Iowa County Lead Report Cards - 2021
In 2021, Iowa increased the number and rate of children under 6 years of age receiving a blood lead test, by 2,568 and 1.46 percent, compared to testing in 2020. The largest increases in the number and rate of testing occurred in children 2 years (906, 3.12%) and 3 years (954, 2.64%) of age. Increases were also seen in children ages 1 year (83, 1.13%), 4 years (342, 1.04%), and 5 years (349, 0.90%) of age in 2021. Statewide blood lead testing rates for children 1 year and 2 years of age continued to fall below the below the state goal of 75 percent, with 71 percent of 1 year old and 39 percent of 2-year-old children tested in 2021. Post-pandemic testing continues to lag behind pre-pandemic testing by -1.8 percent or 9,368 fewer children tested.
County lead report cards provide blood lead testing rates and lead risk factor information for all 99 counties and the state as a whole. Each report card includes key data points on the front and educational information about the effects of lead poisoning on the back. Report cards for each county can be printed and handed out to medical providers, clinicians, local public health officials, and other child health service providers as a way to increase awareness about the health impacts of lead poisoning on children.
The 2021 Iowa county lead report cards were developed in collaboration with the Iowa Childhood Lead Advisory Workgroup (CLAW), Iowa Institute of Public Health Research and Policy, and the Iowa Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
2021 Iowa County Lead Report Card
Iowa Childhood Lead Advisory Workgroup (CLAW)
Iowa HHS, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) and the Iowa Institute of Public Health Research and Policy (IIPHRP) have collaborated to form a statewide workgroup to facilitate improved outreach, education, and program changes to prevent childhood lead poisoning in Iowa. The Childhood Lead Advisory Workgroup (CLAW) members include local housing officials, medical professionals, public health officials, elected officials as well as other child health and housing services professionals. The group, formed in 2020, develops comprehensive strategies to prevent childhood lead poisoning through statewide policy and program changes.
Activities and Reports
2022
February 14, 2022 Lead & Housing Policy Meeting
Meeting Minutes
Presentation Slides
Meeting Recording
February 7, 2022 Blood Lead Testing Policy & Training Meeting
Meeting Minutes
Presentation Slides
Meeting Recording
Meeting Documents
January 20, 2022 CLAW Meeting
Meeting Recording
Presentation Slides
2021
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Stakeholder Survey
Where can I get more information on preventing lead poisoning?
Call us for current information about lead poisoning prevention in Iowa.
Toll-free: 800-972-2026
Hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa 800-735-2942 or Fax: 515-281-4529
Contact your city or county lead program, health department, or housing agency for local rules on lead-based paint activities.
Iowa Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Steve Eggleston, Field Office Director
Office: (515) 323-2462
Cell: (720) 219-9495
Fax: (515) 284-4743
National Lead Information Center Clearinghouse
The National Lead Information Center can provide a variety of resource materials, including the following guides to lead-safe work practices.
- Steps to Lead Safe Renovation, Repair and Painting
- Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home
- Lead in Your Home: A Parent’s Reference Guide
These materials are available by calling 800-424-LEAD (5323) or online .
Hearing impaired, call TDD 800-526-5456 or Fax: 301-585-7976
EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline
Call for information about lead in drinking water. Toll-free: 800-426-4791
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Hotline
To request information on lead in consumer products or to report an unsafe consumer product or a product-related injury, call 800-638-2772.
Email: info@cpsc.gov
Hearing impaired, call TDD 800-638-8270.
EPA Regional Office
Your Regional EPA Office can provide further information regarding regulations and lead protection programs. Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska)
11201 Renner Blvd., Lenexa, KS 66219
Toll-free: 913-551-7003