But the story is not over yet.
We still have progress to make.
The September study was published in the journalJAMA Pediatrics.
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Any traces of lead found in a childs body can be extremely dangerous.
Long-term side effects of lead disruption in a child vary.
What Causes Lead Exposure?
Hence, all children living in such communities are at risk of elevated blood lead levels.
There are also still 9 million lead pipes that are still being used.
To check whether your state provides a testing kit, visit your states Department of Environmental Protection.
We perform lead screening, including questions to identify children who are at risk for elevated blood lead levels.
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