Marcus said the Web site was deliberately planned to be launched Monday to coincide with Lead Poison Prevention Week. According to the U.S. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, one in six children in the United States has high levels of lead in their blood. This exposure can cause learning disabilities, decreased growth, hyperactivity, impaired hearing and brain damage. However, if caught in early stages, medical treatment, in addition to a reduction of exposure to lead sources, can effectively treat lead poisoning. We receive comments daily, not only from New Jersey residents, but from across the United States and other countries.
People consider it a valuable learning tool.