The Lingering Legacy of Lead in Cities: Why a Little Lead Is Too Much

December 16, 2019, DENVER CO –The newly organized Colorado Advocates for Toxin Education (CATE) and Vasquez/I70 Superfund Community Advisory Group (CAG) to host a special presentation by Dr. Bruce Lanphear, “Little Things Matter: The Impact of Toxic Chemicals on Brain Development”

Dr. Lanphear, whose research was instrumental in showing that there is no apparent threshold or safe level of lead exposure, was the primary author of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement on childhood lead poisoning, “Prevention of Childhood Lead Toxicity.” His talk will include discussion on pesticides, air pollution, lead and other chemicals.

WHAT: “Little Things Matter: The Impact of Toxic Chemicals on Brain Development”

WHEN: Saturday, January 18, 2020 1:00pm – 3:00pm

WHERE: Rita Bass Auditorium at Denver Health, 190 W. 6th Avenue, Denver CO 80204 (Free parking)

This FREE event is for all providers who work with children and families (physicians, social workers, home visitors, nurses, educators, etc.), and is open to the general public who may have an interest in this topic. Donations are welcomed.

About Dr. Lanphear

Bruce Lanphear, MD, MPH, is a Clinician Scientist at the BC Children’s Research Institute and a Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia. His research is focused on understanding the impact of toxic chemicals on children’s health, especially from exposures that occur during early brain development. Dr. Lanphear is leading an effort to produce videos to enhance public understanding of how our health is inextricably linked with the environment and to elevate efforts to prevent disease.

About Colorado Advocates for Toxin Education/CATE

CATE is a group of concerned citizens focused on promoting education about toxins in our water, air and environment, and engaging in collaborative efforts to reduce the impact of toxins on Colorado’s residents. CATE worked hand-in-hand with the Vasquez/I70 Superfund Community Advisory Group (CAG) to bring Dr. Lanphear to Denver. DenverCATE@gmail.com or see www.denvercate.com.