Childhood lead poisoning is completely preventable. Yet New York State still leads the nation in cases of children with elevated blood levels. Twelve percent of the children born in the state in 2019 – 28,820 children – have been diagnosed with elevated blood lead levels. In fact, childhood lead poisoning rates for communities across New York State are five to six times higher than those in Flint, MI at the peak of its water crisis. And studies show that Black children living below the poverty line are twice as likely to suffer from lead poisoning as poor white children.
We need your help to change this. Join us for a community conversation on preventing childhood lead poisoning and help us shape a new tool to raise public awareness about the dangers our communities face. We’ll meet on Thursday, Oct. 30th from 6:00-8:00 PM at WE ACT’s office, which is located on the Second Floor of 1854 Amsterdam Avenue (at the corner of West 152nd Street). Contact Liz Reyes at elizabeth.reyes@weact.org or 646-983-7098 to RSVP.