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Lead exposure remains a persistent problem for Newark's kids

Kids in the city are twice as likely to have lead poisoning.

03/27/2018

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Lead exposure remains a persistent problem for Newark's kids

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Kids in the city are twice as likely to have lead poisoning.

Despite Newark’s progress in reducing the number of children with elevated blood lead levels, kids in the city are twice as likely to have lead poisoning compared to children statewide.

03/27/2018

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