Mapping childhood lead exposure risk in the US, neighborhood by neighborhood

A new study has mapped childhood lead exposure risk in the US at the neighborhood level, aiming to fill gaps in knowledge about where lead exposure may be occurring. The research, published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, found that certain neighborhoods, particularly those with older housing and higher poverty rates, are at a higher risk of lead exposure.

Lead exposure can cause serious health problems and developmental delays in children, and no amount of lead exposure is considered safe. The study's findings can help inform public health interventions and policies aimed at reducing lead exposure and its impacts on children's health.