US EditionAnother clinic tests more kids for lead poisoning
- Michigan enacted laws in October 2023 requiring blood lead tests for all children at 12 and 24 months to prevent lead poisoning.
- State health authorities have established final regulations requiring doctors to perform or request blood lead tests for children at 12 and 24 months, with additional testing recommended depending on potential lead exposure.
- Lead exposure sources include old paint, dust, soil, water from aged plumbing, jobs, and imported goods, and no blood lead level is considered safe especially for children and fetuses.
- Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian emphasized the importance of early blood lead screening for all children in Michigan to promptly identify and manage potential health risks from elevated lead levels.
- These measures aim to increase testing rates and early detection to reduce lead-related health problems among Michigan’s children.
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In a city burdened by health hazards of lead, they’re trying to repair school buildings and public trust
As workers set up stations at North Division High School’s cafeteria to test children’s blood for lead, a group of frustrated parents and community activists gathered just outside the main entrance. They carried handmade signs: “Milwaukee. Beer, Cheese, and Lead Poisoning” and “Test All Schools for Lead Now.”
Lead screening clinic held in Milwaukee high school
Kristen Payne, a member of Lead Safe Schools MKE. (Photo by Isiah Holmes/Wisconsin Examiner)Update: The Milwaukee Health Department announced Thursday that 22 children were screened at the clinic, and two needed follow-up blood tests. The department said in a statement the turnout was lower than officials had hoped for, but that the department will host additional school-based screening clinics. The department also is advising families to visit …
"My council house was killing my kids" Mum's horror as sons 'poisoned' with toxic lead
Joanne Skinner, from Falkirk, was left terrified after discovering her two young sons were being poisoned by toxic lead in their council house—after months of unexplained illness and medical mystery.
Second lead screening takes place at Milwaukee Public Schools
MILWAUKEE–So far, 400 Milwaukee Public School students have been screened in search of high lead levels. On Wednesday at North Division High School, Milwaukee Public Schools in it’s ongoing partnership with the Milwaukee Health Department and Children’s Wisconsin hosted its second lead screening for MPS students. City health commissioner Dr. Michael Totoraitis said overall, more students need to be tested for high blood lead levels as MPS contin…
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