Study Finds Higher Blood Lead Levels Among Children Living in Racially Segregated Communities
A new study warns that segregation continues to be a factor in high blood lead levels among Black children.
A new study warns that segregation continues to be a factor in high blood lead levels among Black children.
The EPA has launched its first agency-wide strategy to combat lead exposure, especially in vulnerable and underprivileged communities.
New research warns that black children are disproportionately affected by lead exposure, resulting in lower standard test scores.
Policies by landlords, real estate companies and insurers are preventing the parents of children suffering from lead paint poisoning from seeking compensation for permanent and serious injuries from lead exposure,…
The CDC is significantly reducing the threshold for lead levels in children's blood, which is likely to dramatically increase the number of children considered at risk for lead poisoning.
More than half of all children in the U.S. have detectable levels of lead in their blood, according to the findings of a new study.
Blood lead level testing for children has declined significantly during, and likely due to, the ongoing pandemic, CDC researchers warn.
Home Depot must pay $20.75 million to resolve allegations it sent uncertified professionals to do renovations without conducting proper lead paint mitigation practices.
A new study finds a third of older rental units in Cleveland could potentially have problems with old lead paint.
Despite years of progress, lead exposure rates among children remain high, particularly in poorer nations.