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Lead Paint Reformulation Technical Guidelines

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Lead Paint Alliance , SAICM , UN Environment Programme , World Health Organization
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May 2022
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The Lead Paint Reformulation Technical Guidelines have developed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and guided by the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint. The document provide a comprehensive starting point for all stakeholders to learn more about paint reformulation and best practices. They offer general information on processes and provide a step-by-step approach to reformulation, indicating where to find relevant information such as alternative raw materials and additional details such as standards for testing and in-depth case studies.The

Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
Topics: Policymaking
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Economic Costs of Childhood Lead Exposure in Low- & Middle-Income Countries

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New-York University - Division of Environmental Pediatrics
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September 2014
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This interactive map reflects the results of research by New-York University that estimates the economic costs linked to childhood lead exposure in low- and middle-income countries. Information as average lead level, cost for countries and population at risk under the age of five are available for selected countries.Exposure to lead has a permanent negative impact on children's developing brains. One impact is a reduction in intelligence quotient (IQ), which can be correlated with decreases in lifetime earning potential. Lead exposure
Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
Topics: Policymaking
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Lead levels in paint around the world

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IPEN ,
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March 2019
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This interactive map provides country-specific data on lead paint levels around the world. Lead in paint is a major source of lead exposure for children globally. Since 2009, more than 100 studies from 59 countries have shown that lead paints are still widely sold in low- and middle-income countries. IPEN-affiliated NGOs conducted the majority of these studies, comprising more than 3,300 solvent-based paints. Many of these paints contained very high levels of lead above 10,000 parts per million (ppm) of
Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
Topics: Policymaking
Factsheets and brochures

Lead Paint Factsheet

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UNEP
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November 2019
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This factsheet presents the work of UNEP and the Lead Paint Alliance. The document also highlights its impacts and the SAICM GEF project Lead in paint component.
Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
Topics: Awareness-raising
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Questions & Answers on Lead

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World Health Organization
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June 2020
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Questions and answers on lead from the World Health Organization:What is lead? What is lead poisoning? What are the health effects of lead exposure? What are the costs associated with lead exposure? What are the sources of human exposure to lead? How important are used lead-acid batteries as a source of lead exposure? What is lead paint? Why is lead paint an important source of human exposure? What are the economic costs of lead paint? What is the Global Alliance
Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
Topics: Awareness-raising
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Health information about Lead

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World Health Organization
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March 2020
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A range of documents provide information about the health impacts of lead, sources of lead exposure and methods for evaluating exposure. Key WHO risk assessment documents concerning lead are also provided. These resources can be used by governments and international and national organizations as the basis for taking preventive actions against adverse health and environmental impacts.
Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
Topics: Awareness-raising
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Lead infographics

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UNEP
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September 2016
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What are the sources of lead in the environment? Where can you find lead? Who is at risk? How are children exposed to lead? What can you do? Did you know? - Part 1 Did you know? - Part 2 Celebrating our achievements
Emerging Policy Issues: Lead in paint
Topics: Awareness-raising
https://saicmknowledge.org/articles/prevention-week-pushes-global-phase-out-lead-paint

Prevention Week Pushes Global Phase Out of Lead Paint

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The eighth International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) will focus on accelerating progress to phase out lead paint around
https://saicmknowledge.org/articles/dates-announced-international-lead-poisoning-prevention-week-2020

Dates Announced for International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2020

The eighth International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) will take place from 25–31 October 2020. Virtual

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