Lead exposure is particularly concerning among children under 6 years old, since their growing bodies absorb the metal faster ...

Since the 1970s, U.S. efforts to eradicate childhood lead poisoning have made remarkable ... census tract or zip code level data. The CDC estimates that nationwide, around 2.5% of children ages ...

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