The International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS) in collaboration with The Environmental Foundation of Jamaica will host a workshop on Lead Toxicity and Health on May 17 at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge and Conference Centre from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Topics to be discussed include Paediatric Lead Exposure: Pathways and Public Health Impacts, Blood Lead Screening of Jamaican Children, Back-yard Lead Smelting in Jamaica and Policies Regarding Battery Sale and Recycling in Jamaica.
For further information please contact ICENS at 927-1777.