Daily News | With new standards, more children considered at risk from lead in Philadelphia
by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health that tracks lead exposure among Philadelphia children showed a significant decline in 3 year olds with concerning levels of lead exposure. About 11% of the city’s 3 year olds, roughly 2,200 children, had blood lead levels of 3.5μg/dL or more, compared to almost 30% in 2011.
Testing has since rebounded. Less than 55% of Hispanic 3-year-olds were tested for lead between 2014 and 2021, compared to close to about 80% or better for all other demographics, a difference that may be influenced by language barriers, said Marilyn Howarth, a doctor and deputy director of the Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health.news conference to announce the new tracking dashboard.
Exposure to even small amounts of lead, which is common in old house paints and pipes, can stunt children’s growth and lead to other behavior, vision and speech problems. Acting quickly can ensure kids don’t become exposed to more potent doses of lead as they age and are more able to reach or touch areas with lead dust or chipping lead paint.
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