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Lead-based paint and lead dust in the household environment is the cause of nine out of ten childhood lead poisoning cases in Kent County, Michigan.

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All children should have the opportunity to grow up in a healthy home that is free from environmental hazards.

Post Date: 05/17/10 | Category: Lead News

Detroit Freep - Kids on Lead Learn Less

The Detroit Free Press published an indepth article on Sunday, May 16 that looks at the link between lead and learning. The article features a look at children's blood lead levels relative to their performance on MEAP scores later in life.

To read the article online, click here.

At the Healthy Homes Coalition, we can't help but ask what the potential link between lead and learning might be at Grand Rapids Public Schools and other west Michigan districts that serve high risk students who live in older, distressed housing.

Options for Repairing Homes

Lead Safe Painting & Home Repair Class

Housing Policy Briefing for GR City Commission

Lead Poisoning May Cost MI $4.85 billion/year

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