Intervention model for contaminated consumer products: A multifaceted tool for protecting public health

P. Hore, M. Ahmed, D. Nagin and N. Clark

American Journal of Public Health, 2014, vol. 104, issue 8, 1377-1383

Abstract: Lead-based paint and occupational lead hazards remain the primary exposure sources of lead in New York City (NYC) childrenandmen, respectively. Lead poisoning has also been associated with the use of certain consumer products in NYC. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene developed the Intervention Model for Contaminated Consumer Products, a comprehensive approach to identify and reduce exposure to lead and other hazards in consumer products. The model identifies hazardous consumer products, determines their availability in NYC, enforces on these products, and provides risk communication and public education. Implementation of the model has resulted in removal of thousands of contaminated products from local businesses and continues to raise awareness of these hazardous products.

Keywords: domestic chemical, article; environmental exposure; health education; human; lead poisoning; legal aspect; methodology; nonbiological model; product safety; program evaluation; public health; United States, Consumer Product Safety; Environmental Exposure; Health Education; Household Products; Humans; Lead Poisoning; Models, Organizational; New York City; Program Evaluation; Public Health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.301912

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