Health Impact of Lead Pollution in Russia
SummaryThe project will investigate the extent of lead contamination and exposures to children in a Russian lead smelter town in order to raise awareness and organize an effective response among residents.
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Project Needs and Beneficiaries
Lead poisoning is one of the most serious environmental health threats to children, and is a significant problem in the Russian Far East. Rudnaya Pristan is known to be highly contaminated with lead from an operating smelter. Blood lead levels among children residing in this area are estimated to be as high as ten times the acceptable level. This project will identify lead poisoning cases, and assess the extent of the problem in order to develop a mitigation plan.
Activities
Working with residents to encourage the government to investigate the environmental contamination and possible response actions through public awareness and education campaign.
Funding Information
This project has been retired and is no longer accepting donations.
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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Why this Project is Important
Potential Long Term Impact
To empower residents of Rudnaya Pristan with the information needed to reduce lead exposures and plan for the clean-up of the town.
Project Message
I was born in Primorye and witnessed adverse impacts from environmental exposures of heavy metals on people’s health. Through this project I hope to help children that suffer from lead poisoning.
- Petr Olegovich Sharov, President
Who is Running This Project
Contact
Petr Olegovich Sharov
President
Far Eastern Health Fund
Hersonskaya 29-4
Artem, Primorskii Krai 692800
Russia
4232-32-55-22
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Project Sponsor
Organization
Far Eastern Health Fund
Far Eastern Health Fund Hersonskaya 29-4
Artem,
Primorskii Krai
692800
Russia
4232-32-55-22
http://www.fehealthfund.org
Where this Project is Located
Country
This project is located in 
Russia
and can also be found under 
Health.
For more information about Russia, read the Human Development Report on Russia or the Wikipedia entry for Russia.
When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on November 6, 2009.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on June 1, 2004
