It’s a battle decades long, with no clear end in sight: Cleveland’s crippling lead problem. Now, local leaders are trying to get a better grip on how prevalent an issue it is with children in the city.
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This is the season to start remodeling, but before you begin, make sure you are not exposing your family to lead.
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As reported by the Plain Dealer, each day four children in Cleveland are diagnosed with lead poisoning.
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Cleveland has become well known for its dangerous lead exposure, but now the effects are being seen in its schools.
Read MoreOhio Children at Four Times the National Average for Lead Poisoning
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About 12 percent of city children under age 6 who were screened for lead in 2016 and 2017 had a level of the toxin in their blood that required action, according to new data released by the Ohio Department of Health.
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The lead poisoning crisis in Cuyahoga County continues with many families facing eviction even after repairs.
Read MoreChildren in Cuyahoga County Are At Greater Risk for Lead Poisoning
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It may surprise you how many suburbs within Cuyahoga County have been labeled high risk by the Ohio Department of Health.
Read MoreHome Renovations May Cause Lead Exposure
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Before doing any remodeling to your home, it is imperative you take proper steps to avoid lead exposure to you and your family.
Read MoreEffects of Lead Poisoning Last a Lifetime
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The dangers of lead exposure in children are finally receiving much-needed attention, but the long-term damage is often devastating and irreversible.
Will Cleveland Children be Protected from Lead Exposure?
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As reported in the Plain Dealer, more than 500,000 older homes in Cuyahoga County are potential lead hazards.
Lead Poisoning Prevalent in Cleveland
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Lead poisoning still poses a real threat to children living in Cleveland.
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Our goal is to protect every family and child from lead poisoning.
Read MoreNew Efforts Seek to Eradicate Lead in Cleveland Homes
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The Plain Dealer has exposed countless errors and statistics of citizens going unassisted while living in homes with lead.
Read MoreNew Law Would Protect Families from Lead Exposure
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City Councilman Jeff Johnson is pushing for new legislation to help eradicate the lead found in Cleveland homes.
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This would be a huge setback for Cleveland, as many families are living in hazardous conditions where lead poses a real and dangerous threat.
Read MoreNew Study Finds Links Between Lead Poisoning and Crime
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The Plain Dealer recently reported that more homicides, aggravated assaults and weapons-related crimes are found in areas with a high number of vacant homes, and have a higher number of children suffering from lead poisoning.
Read MoreCleveland Has Highest Lead Poisoning Levels in Ohio
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Our children and residents of Cleveland are at a dangerous risk for lead poisoning.
Read MoreLeaders in the Fight Against Lead Poisoning
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Our office is dedicated to helping victims of lead poisoning obtain the help and financial resources they need.
Read MoreLead Poisoning in Cleveland Home Takes a Life
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Demetrius Wade is another victim whose young life was taken by lead poisoning.
Read MoreNY Times Finds Poorer Tenants are Victims of Lead Exposure
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A recent NY Times article found that 535,000 children a year test positive for lead poisoning.
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