June 2016

June 28, 2016

Number of Children Reported Lead Poisoned Grows from Previous Year

Number of children reported lead poisoned grows from previous year; continuation of local prevention effort needed to keep children safe. 2015_Monroe_County_BLL_Data_Press_Release.pdf

June 28, 2016

Lead Levels on the Rise in Monroe County

While the number of Monroe County children under 6 found to have elevated levels of lead in their blood has been on the decline for the past decade, there was an uptick in that number last year. http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2016/06/28/children-lead-levels-monroe-county/86471002/

June 9, 2016

Millions of American Children Missing Early Lead Test

Many states and Medicaid rules require blood lead tests for young children, but millions are falling through this safety net, leaving them vulnerable to poisoning – and showing lead worries extend beyond Flint, Michigan. http://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/lead-poisoning-testing-gaps/

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June 2016

Number of Children Reported Lead Poisoned Grows from Previous Year

Lead Levels on the Rise in Monroe County

Millions of American Children Missing Early Lead Test

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