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Are Blueberry Farmers Exploiting Kids?

From: ABCNews | October 30, 2009
ABC News investigation uncovers underage children working in the fields. Children as Young as 5 and 6 Working in the Fields of Large Blueberry Grower; Walmart Severs Ties, Feds Levy Fines.

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National Child Health Day

url: http://mchb.hrsa.gov/childhealthday/
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Since 1928, the President has proclaimed one day each year National Child Health Day and people across America have worked together to prevent problems and improve childhood health. For the first 32 years, the day was observed on May 1, but since 1960, Child Health Day is observed the first Monday in October.

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National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

url: http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/lead_week2009.htm
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CDC and HHS share the goal of eliminating childhood lead poisoning in the United States by 2010. During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) CDC aims to:

  • Raise awareness about lead poisoning;
  • Stress the importance of screening the highest risk children younger than 6 years of age (preferably by ages 1 and 2);
  • Highlight partner’s efforts to prevent childhood lead poisoning; and

    • Urge people to take steps to reduce lead exposure.

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Children's Health Fund

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