Posts for the 'Lead Poisoning' Category
Lead poisoning linked to adult crime
New research suggests that childhood exposure to lead paint can cause irreversible brain damage and a propensity to commit crimes in adulthood. Lead poisoning is often caused by young children eating flaking paint chips in poorly maintained rental properties in urban areas with older homes. Researchers indicate that the relationship between the lead exposure and crime is so strong, that it may be part of the reason that higher levels of crime are found in inner-city areas.
CDC warns that lead poisoning can occur even at lower levels
A report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that lead poisoning can occur a levels lower than 10 micrograms, which is the generally accepted standard. Even if there are no obvious signs of problems, lower lead blood levels could result in diminished IQ and intellectual development problems.
Maryland lead poisoning lawsuit verdict $4 million
Last week, a Maryland lead poisoning lawsuit resulted in a jury verdict of $2.5 million for a 23 year old man and $1.5 million for his 21 year old sister. The siblings suffered lead poisoning as a result of flaking lead paint during the 1980s when their family lived in a publicly owned rowhouse in Baltimore City. Read the rest of this entry »
“Essentials for Kids” Jewelry Recall: Risk of Lead Poisoning
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a kids jewelry recall last week, after high levels of lead were found in the metal jewelry sets marketed as “Essentials for Kids”. Approximately 20,000 packages containing the recalled jewelry were sold between August 2005 and April 2007 for approximately $1 at gift stores, dollar stores and small discount stores. The jewelry could potential cause lead poisoning for children.
>>INFORMATION: Lead Poisoning
Maryland lead poisoning cases are down
According to a report released by the Maryland Department of the Environment, more children in the state are being tested for lead poisoning, and fewer are being found to have elevated blood lead levels. Lead poisoning in Maryland is one of the most significant and widespread environmental hazards for children.
>>INFORMATION: Maryland Lead Poisoning Press Release
