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.
Tag Archives: Lead Paint
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EPA Targets Lead Poisoning By Reducing Exposure In At-Risk Communities
The EPA has launched its first agency-wide strategy to combat lead exposure, especially in vulnerable and underprivileged communities.
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Childhood Lead Exposure Linked to Lower Test Scores Among Black Youth: Study
New research warns that black children are disproportionately affected by lead exposure, resulting in lower standard test scores.
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Landlord Liability for Lead Paint Poisoning Avoided By Changes in Insurance, Real Estate Industry: NYT Report
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,…
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CDC Lowers Blood Lead Level Threshold For Categorizing At-Risk Children
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.
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More Than Half of U.S. Children Have Detectable Levels of Lead In Their Blood: Study
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.
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Less Children Tested For Lead Poisoning During Pandemic, CDC Warns
Blood lead level testing for children has declined significantly during, and likely due to, the ongoing pandemic, CDC researchers warn.
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Home Depot To Pay $20M To Settle Lead Paint Allegations
Home Depot must pay $20.75 million to resolve allegations it sent uncertified professionals to do renovations without conducting proper lead paint mitigation practices.
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Lead Paint Problems Often Linked To Lack of Rental Property Maintenance And Upkeep, Researchers Warn
A new study finds a third of older rental units in Cleveland could potentially have problems with old lead paint.
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Lead Blood Poisoning Levels High in 1 of 3 Children: Report
Despite years of progress, lead exposure rates among children remain high, particularly in poorer nations.
