Childhood Lead Poisoning - HRA update TEST 04-26-2024
Childhood Lead Poisoning
Lead has been banned in most consumer goods for decades, but old lead paint is still found in many of Maine's older homes, making it a persistent health threat.
Lead has been banned in most consumer goods for decades, but old lead paint is still found in many of Maine's older homes, making it a persistent health threat.
Happy Valentine's Day from MaineTracking!
What makes the perfect gift for the special Valentine in your life? A visit from a certified radon contractor? Fresh batteries for the carbon monoxide detector? While these Valentine’s gifts may seem unconventional, you can be certain they are being given by someone who cares about you and wants to be your Valentine for years to come. Share these Public Health Valentines and learn more about ways you can protect your loved ones from environmental health concerns in Maine.
If you spend any time outdoors in Maine you can encounter an eight-legged cuddle bug that you don’t want to get cozy with: a tick. Mainer’s can meet up with ticks while raking leaves, walking on a road shoulder, cutting trees, hiking or mountain biking, or playing at a park. Ticks in Maine may carry and transmit Lyme disease and other tickborne diseases.
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Maine has some of the highest rates of asthma in the country. About one out of every nine Mainers currently has asthma, compared to one in twelve nationally. Maine is one of the few states where asthma affects more adults than children.
The Maine Tracking Network is excited to be a part of this year’s National Public Health Week celebration. We know that public health is more than a single topic; it’s countless issues and practices that help everyone live as long and as healthy as they can. Here are some ways to be a public heath supporter this week and beyond.
Prolonged exposure to the cold can be dangerous and life-threatening. During Maine’s long winters, people are at risk of cold-related illnesses such as hypothermia and frostbite. People most likely to be exposed to dangerous cold include those who lack shelter, work outdoors, or live in homes with or inadequate heat. Seniors, infants, people with chronic cardiovascular or lung conditions, people using alcohol or drugs, and people with cognitive impairments or mental health conditions are at increased risk.