From the University of Cincinnati today we find that Teenagers who experienced high blood-lead levels during childhood appear to suffer more accidental injuries than those who had lower lead exposure, according to new research conducted by University of Cincinnati (UC) environmental health experts.
Participants with varying childhood blood-lead levels were surveyed to determine the relationship between lead exposure and injuries during adolescence. These included sprains and cuts, most of which occurred at home and affected the upper extremities. Using advanced probability tools, the UC research team showed that the injuries were more likely to occur in adolescents who had experienced elevated blood-lead levels when they were younger.
How much more damage do we have to see from childhood lead exposure befroe we adopt housing standards for all families with chlidren, to ensure that the dwellings in which they live are safe from harm? We have known how to do this since the City of Ypsilanti, Michigan, changed its housing code 50 years ago, yet there are only a handful of communties who have adopted such codes nationwide.
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