Latino community in Des Moines faces health concern with lead paint
Tagged: children, Des Moines, family, IowaPosted on: March 26th, 2007“Polk County health officials says the Des Moines areas growing Latino community faces a health concern for children — lead poisoning.
Officials say about 60 percent of houses in Iowa were built before 1960 and likely contain lead-based paint. Advocates say every new family must be taught to avoid exposure to lead.”
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