Majority of Iowa children under age 6 have lead in their blood
BPC Staff Oct 13, 2021 | 8:00 pm
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80 wordsAll Latest News, Health & Wellness, Iowa NewsAxios Des Moines: An estimated 76% of Iowa children under 6 years old had lead detected in their blood, according to a newly released study conducted between 2018 and 2020. It’s among the highest proportions in the nation, behind Nebraska (83%), Missouri (82%) and Michigan (78%). The national rate was about 51%. There’s no blood lead level that has been identified as safe in children, according to the CDC. Even low-level exposures can negatively affect IQ, behavior and academic achievement.
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