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Study shows immigrant children are at increased risk of lead poisoning
Date:12/19/2007

stem, kidneys and reproductive system. Lead poisoning can also cause problems in pregnancy and can lead to learning and behavior problems in young children.

Lead poisoning remains a serious public health problem in New York City despite continued declines in the number of cases. In 2006, there were 2,310 new cases of lead poisoning among children ages 6 months to 6 years an 88% decline since 1995, when nearly 20,000 children were newly identified with lead poisoning.


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Contact: Jessica Scaperotti
jscapero@health.nyc.gov
212-788-5290
New York City Health Department  
Source:Eurekalert

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