Lead, Food Safety, and Public Health’s Power and Responsibility to the People
Reviewing states' efforts to reduce children's exposure to lead.
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Breastfeeding Promotes Early Brain Development
Breastfeeding and early child nutrition are crucial for promoting healthy early brain development. This infographic details how skin-to-skin breastfeeding and breast milk promote infant ...
Polysubstance Use During Pregnancy and the Benefits of Universal Verbal Screening
Polysubstance Use During Pregnancy and the Benefits of Universal Verbal Screening polysubstance use, universal verbal screening, health equity, polysubstance use during pregnancy, public health, ...
Recent Federal Actions Spur Changes to Children's Blood Lead Level Screenings and Response
Iowa,
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced new challenges for screening children’s blood lead levels, as screening rates across the country dropped during stay-at-home orders. A substantive federal policy ...
Policies Supporting Young Families Can Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences
ACEs,
Utah,
During the 2023 legislative session, a number of states enacted policies that advance ACEs prevention measures and support families in ensuring safe places for their children to live, grow, and play.
Early Brain Development: A Keystone for Health Equity
State and territorial health departments, federal agencies, and other national partner organizations are increasingly taking steps to support healthy brain development at the earliest stages of life.