Kerry Nix, Author at The Lens

Central City lead poisoning case shows possible weaknesses in state prevention program

October 31, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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.

Children in New Orleans may have had false lead test results

June 29, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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.

Report says U.S. could save billions by spending money to reduce childhood lead exposure

August 31, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Even low levels of lead in children’s blood cost billions annually, according to the study.

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Author: Kerry Nix

Central City lead poisoning case shows possible weaknesses in state prevention program

Children in New Orleans may have had false lead test results

Report says U.S. could save billions by spending money to reduce childhood lead exposure

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