Communities Of Color Are At Higher Risk Of Lead Poisoning Due To The Lead-Infused Water
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention determined that 11.2 percent of African American children and 4.0 percent of Mexican-American children are poisoned by lead, compared with 2.3 percent of white children. Lead poisoning can result in a wide range of health problems, such as anemia, seizures, and brain development issues.
World Water Day: Disturbing Facts About Water Supply In Communities Of Color was originally published on globalgrind.com
