AL Health Officials: No Heightened Level of Lead
The co-director of the Regional Poison Control Center at Children’s of Alabama today refuted claims that lead poisoning levels in Dallas and Houston Counties are among the highest in the nation, following reports last week on the national website VOX.com.
“There are thousands of children who are being screened in Houston County whose data is not being submitted to the CDC website, and there is a disclaimer on that page,” said Dr. Erica Liebelt of Children’s of Alabama. “These numbers are not to be used for statistical analysis.”
Acting State Health Officer Doctor Tom Miller said there is no heightened level of concern in either Houston or Dallas counties.
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