Public Health Incidents Involving Lead

This course offers learners the chance to learn why tackling lead poisoning is important and explore how lead poisoning impacts health services and policy around the world.

Lead is a toxic metal and its widespread use has caused extensive environmental contamination and health problems in many parts of the world.

Recent reductions in the use of lead in petrol, paint, plumbing, and solder have resulted in a substantial reduction in population-level mean blood lead concentrations.

However, significant sources of exposure still remain, particularly in developing countries.

As well as learning how to identify when someone has lead poisoning and what to do if someone has lead poisoning, you’ll hear from experts at Public Health England on how to prevent and test lead poisoning and provide lead poisoning treatment.

You’ll also explore and evaluate the different public health models used around the world to prevent lead poisoning.

The blood lead concentration for notification and intervention is being reduced in England.

You’ll explore some of the evidence behind why it’s being reduced and how the concentration compares to other countries.