[Black Health\The C4PEMD]
Dr. Brooks: “COVID19 pandemic has unmasked long-standing health disparities, offering a renewed opportunity to re-engage in authentic and transparent conversations; provide tangible and relatable healthcare information to persons of color and women.”
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Black Health
NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL TO VOTE THURSDAY ON TOUGHENING LEAD PAINT LAWS
[Lead Paint\New York City Council]
New Yorkers are still being negatively impacted by lead paint used in buildings decades ago and not properly removed. Children are most at risk of lead poisoning, and can suffer from lifelong impairments, including developmental delays and intellectual disabilities. In 2018, nearly 4,000 children were identified as having elevated blood lead levels.
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