1.2 Million Children Poisoned by Lead

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By Admin – Orissa

by ANH-USA

Government lies and lack of profit incentive are both leading to lack of treatment. Action Alert!

A new report published in Pediatrics estimates that the overall number of children with elevated lead levels in the US for the period 1999 to 2010 was 1.2 million—double what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention previously reported. Even that figure is likely far lower than the reality.

Because testing for lead is not required in the US, lead poisoning is often missed. In eleven states, including Florida, Georgia, Arizona, Washington, and Oregon, more than 80% …read more

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