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Monday, November 5, 2007

Low lead-levels in blood may still endanger children

A new report is out about children and lead. A government panel is saying that children with blood lead-levels lower than the U.S. standard may still suffer low IQs or other problems.
The report from the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, urges doctors to be more alert to the signs of lead poisoning. The report comes amid growing parent concerns over imported toys with lead.

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