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1Environmental Health Sciences Center, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA. katrina korfmacher@urmc.rochester.edu
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice : JPHMP
|June 17, 2008
Summary
Rochester, NY, enacted a law requiring lead hazard inspections and corrections to combat high childhood lead poisoning rates. This policy development offers a model for other communities aiming to improve primary lead prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Policy
- Environmental Health
- Pediatric Lead Poisoning Prevention
Background:
- Rochester, New York, faced a significant childhood lead poisoning problem.
- Existing lead policies were insufficient to address the high prevalence of lead hazards.
- Advocates recognized the need for stronger, proactive lead hazard control measures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the process of developing and implementing a comprehensive lead hazard policy in Rochester.
- To share lessons learned from a multi-sector coalition's efforts to end childhood lead poisoning.
- To provide insights for other communities facing similar public health challenges in primary prevention.
Main Methods:
- Formation of a diverse coalition including healthcare professionals, educators, community members, researchers, and government officials.
- Collaborative strategy development from 2000 to 2005 to address childhood lead poisoning.
- Advocacy leading to a municipal code amendment requiring lead hazard inspection and correction in December 2005.
Main Results:
- Successful passage of a municipal ordinance mandating lead hazard inspection and remediation.
- Establishment of a strategic plan with a goal to eliminate childhood lead poisoning by 2010.
- Demonstration of effective multi-stakeholder collaboration in policy development.
Conclusions:
- The Rochester experience highlights the importance of community-wide collaboration for effective lead poisoning prevention policy.
- The developed strategy provides a valuable framework for other municipalities seeking to implement robust primary prevention policies.
- Sustained effort and diverse partnerships are crucial for overcoming barriers to policy change in public health.
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