Childhood Lead Poisoning May be the Largest Epidemic in the US. Read more here.
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Lead paint: Despite progress, hundreds of Maryland children still poisoned
Read about the progress in Maryland.
Flint’s ‘toxic soup’ polluted water worse for children than thought, doctor says
Read about the ongoing situation here. Here in New Orleans, our old pipes can lead to high lead levels too, which is why we’ve partnered with LSUHSC School of Public Health’s LEAD Study, which is testing tap water around New Orleans in high risk homes. If you are interested in having your water tested, please email leadstudy@lsuhsc.edu or go to their website sph.lsuhsc.edu/leadstudy for more information.
In Flint, Mich., there’s so much lead in children’s blood that a state of emergency is declared
Read about it here.
In Flint and beyond, lead remains irreversible scourge among Michigan’s children
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Environmental Justice New Orleans has High Risk Children
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Repurposing Toys could lead to Lead Poisoning
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Get your kids tested!
Did you know that it is LAW in Louisiana that every child between 1 and 6 years old be tested at least once for blood lead levels? Demand testing! Its the only way to know, and prevent damage or further damage.
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