Shawanda Holmes’ son had lead levels four times above national standards. She later found out a state program had already identified hazards at her house, but it appears the state never followed up.
Author Archives: Kerry Nix
Kerry Nix was a staff writer for The Lens. Her work previously appeared in Pittsburgh
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Children in New Orleans may have had false lead test results
Nationwide, millions of lead tests kits were recalled since last year due to the risk of falsely low results. Children’s Hospital of New Orleans used the faulty kits, possibly affecting hundreds of kids. The problem affects children whose tests showed a low or slightly elevated level.
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Report says U.S. could save billions by spending money to reduce childhood lead exposure
Even low levels of lead in children’s blood cost billions annually, according to the study.