![]() County statistics show city children are lead poisoned at a rate ten times higher than children in the rest of Onondaga County. ![]() 17 Syracuse neighborhoods have above-the-average lead exposure levels. Lead poisoning of children is a serious issue in Syracuse, resulting in nearly 12% of black children tested and 6% of white children tested in the city having elevated blood lead levels, compared to the national average of 2.6%. Special Speaker: Oceanna Fair, Families for Lead Freedom Now (branch leader)ģ:15 Oceanna Fair speaking on: lead poisoning issue in Syracuse, and how we can be of assistance Next Meeting: 3/26/23 3 PM Zoom meeting Zoom info to be sent the week of March 20 ![]() Please attend: We can really have an impact on this critical local issue!
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