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Lead concentrations in the blood of children in the United States

Lead concentrations measured in blood samples from children aged one to five years old.
Children are particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning and can suffer permanent impacts on the development of the brain and nervous system.

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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; National Center for Health Statistics