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This Joint Resolution officially designates October of each year as "Lead Poisoning Awareness Month" in New Jersey to educate the public about the risks of elevated blood lead levels and how to reduce exposure. The resolution highlights that lead poisoning, often caused by ingesting lead-based paint found in older homes or from drinking water, can lead to serious health issues like developmental delays and learning difficulties in children, and high blood pressure and reproductive problems in adults. It acknowledges existing laws and efforts in New Jersey to address lead exposure, such as requiring lead paint inspections and replacing lead water pipes, and calls for the Governor to annually issue a proclamation recognizing this awareness month.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/AJR239