Lead Toxicity

Study Shows 1 in 3 Children Have Dangerous Levels of Lead in Their Bloodstream

August 17, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: August 24, 2020

A new study done by UNICEF and Pure Earth shows that 1 in 3 children have dangerous levels of lead in their bloodstream. In the study, 800 million children had lead levels of 5 micrograms per deciliter, or more, in… [read]

Blood Lead Levels – Standards Up For Review

January 5, 2017 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: January 5, 2017

Every four years, the Center for Disease Control analyzes blood lead levels of children. Children under six whose blood levels test above 5 milligrams of lead per deciliter have enough lead in their body for the CDC to recommend a… [read]