Half a million kids have elevated blood levels of lead, according to the CDC - and Elmo

by ParentCo. April 18, 2016

"We all care about lead in Flint now, which is great," Oliver said. "Unfortunately, the problem is not just in Flint. A USA Today network report found lead contamination in almost 2,000 additional water systems spanning all 50 states." (To see your neighborhood's risk of elevated lead levels, head here.) At least 2.1 million homes have lead paint exposure risk and kids under six years old. As a result, more than half a million kids have elevated blood levels, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


ParentCo.

Author



Also in Conversations

grandfather with toddler grandson
How to Help Kids Connect With Older Generations

by Carrie Howe

Kids are often uncomfortable around older people (even grandparents). Here are research-backed tips to help them connect, for the benefit of both parties.

Continue Reading

A child playing with leaves
5 Ways to Get Outside in Autumn and Why Science Says You Should

by ParentCo.

All those hours kids spend climbing trees and following bugs really do soothe their psyches. Fall may require another layer, but it's well worth it.

Continue Reading

mother sends her child to school
How to Combat the Back-to-School Worries

by ParentCo.

Although returning to school is exciting, it also induces anxieties that are sometimes difficult to quell.

Continue Reading