Health and Fitness

CDC investigation: Blood Lead Levels Higher After Switch to Flint River Water

Stark reminder of dangers of lead exposure for young children

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released the results of its investigation into the potential health impact that lead contamination in the Flint, Michigan water supply had on the blood lead levels of local children.  The findings indicate that when the source of the water supply was switched to the Flint River, without appropriate corrosion control measures, young…

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