Pilot Study to Assess Effectiveness and Feasibility of Replacing Cookware and Cosmetics
Project Overview
Active
Country
Ghana
Pollutant(s)
Lead
Date
2025-2025
Funder(s)
Lead Exposure Action Fund (LEAF)
Partner(s)
Center for Global Development (CGD); Ghana Health Service; Yendi and Tolon District and Municipal Assemblies; Yendi Environmental Health Department; Tolon District Health Directorate
Core Activities
Source Analysis, Source-Specific Intervention
Industry
Artisanal Pottery, Cookware Manufacturing, Cosmetic Manufacturing
Source
Cookware and Cosmetics
The Center of Global Development and Pure Earth have recognized the urgent need for effective interventions to address lead poisoning in Ghana. Despite extensive research pointing to contaminated household products as a significant source of lead exposure, the relative contributions of these sources remain understudied as does the feasibility of implementing household-level risk mitigation activities through removal of lead-containing items.
To partially bridge this evidence gap, a pilot study will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of replacing contaminated cookware and cosmetics, specifically eyeliners, with the objective of reducing lead exposure in children as well as evaluating the adherence to protocols among participants.
Objective:
- Assess the effectiveness and feasibility of replacing contaminated cookware items and cosmetics (i.e., eyeliners) selected households.
Secondary Objectives:
- Monitor adherence to study guidelines and evaluate household engagement for effective implementation.
- Community-based staff, deployed to the households every two weeks during the pilot, ensure compliance with study protocols by educating families on the health benefits of the lead-free products provided.
Activities:
- Identify and replace lead-containing cookware.
- Identify and replace lead-containing cosmetics, i.e., eyeliners.
- Assess household dust as an additional potential lead source within the home environment.
Last Updated:
04/22/25
