At any level, lead is a poisonous neurotoxin and a notorious thief of human potential. Every year, Racine County health officials witness the diagnosis of lead poisoning in over 100 children per year. However, as testing levels decrease, many children remain undiagnosed, resulting in dire consequences. The primary source of lead exposure is lead-based paint. […]
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Lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes: health risks, signs and safety measures in Racine, Wisconsin
RACINE — Homeowners residing in houses constructed prior to 1978 might unknowingly be living with lead-based paint, a hazardous substance that can pose significant health risks, especially to children and pregnant women. While the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the sale of lead-based paints for use in residential properties in 1977, millions of homes […]
Posted inCommunity, Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Racine Interfaith Coalition launches Environmental Justice Task Force
The Racine Interfaith Coalition (RIC) recently launched a new task force to deal with environmental justice issues. One of the concerns being pursued by the new task force is that of lead poisoning that affects the youngest of our city’s residents. Children under age three are especially impacted by the lead paint found in many […]