Immigrant Children at Greater Risk of Lead Poisoning

by NAM (reposted)

Sun, Dec 30, 2007 9:15AM

Originally From New America Media

Sunday, December 30, 2007 : NEW YORK -- A new study conducted by the New York Department of Health revealed that immigrant children, particularly those from Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Pakistan are most vulnerable to lead poisoning. The study published this month in the American Journal of Public Health found that children who have lived overseas during their first six months are eleven times more likely to suffer from lead poisoning than U.S.-born children.

Immigrant children are exposed to the lead before coming to New York. In 2006, there were 2,310 new cases of lead poisoning in children between the ages of six months and six years in New York. Lead is a toxic metal that damages the brain, nervous system, kidneys and reproductive system. It is found in various products, from food and tableware to toys, cosmetics and herbal medicines.

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