The Vermont Legislature has taken important steps to address children’s exposure to environmental toxins.

In 2006, the offices of the Vermont Attorney General and the Vermont Department of Health collaborated on a major initiative to reduce children’s exposure to lead in Vermont.

This installment of Spotlight on Vermont’s Kids highlights the impact of environmental toxins on children.

“Children and Environmental Toxins” explains why kids react to toxins differently than adults and lists the specific vulnerabilities that accompany each developmental stage of childhood