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Vermont children continue to be exposed to lead and there is no safe level of lead. Young children are particularly vulnerable to lead as it has permanent effects on their developing brains. The primary source of lead exposure is lead-based paint in pre-1978 housing and surrounding soil.
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- May 5, 2008
Annual Event: Making A Difference for Kids.Join Voices for Vermont’s Children on Friday May 9th at the Burlington Community Boathouse.
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Voices to receive the 2008 John Dewey Award.Recognition in honor of Voices’ extraordinary contributions over the past 24 years.
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Babies with low birth weight—under 5.5 pounds—are at risk of respiratory conditions, cognitive and developmental delays, and long-term conditions. In Vermont and nationwide, this problem has been increasing steadily. The Healthy Vermonters 2010 objective is to reduce the percentage to 5.0%. In 2005, the Vermont average was 6.5%.
