Daily News | Lead poisoning in Philly kids has declined, new data show. Families still may need to take safety precautions.
Unless they’ve been remediated, the majority of Philadelphia homes built in the 1970s or earlier have lead paint and lead pipes in them. Water from pipes that have sat unused can have lead in it, and chipping or peeling paint is a hazard.
Children living in the following ZIP codes in West and North Philadelphia have the highest risk of lead poisoning: 19143, 19139, 19131, 19121, 19132, 19133, 19140, 19144, and 19141, according to a new online dashboard created by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to track the city’s progress in combating the hazard. Black children are the most at risk for lead poisoning in the city, the dashboard showed.
Don’t allow children near peeling paint or housework that disturbs paint, and they should not consume it.Foods high in calcium, iron, and vitamin C can help reduce the amount of lead children’s bodies absorb. Dairy, green leafy vegetables, red meats, peanut butter, oranges, and peppers can all provide nutrients that can keep children healthy. Wash fruits and vegetables before eating them.
the nearest water main, which usually aligns with the middle of the street. She suggests doing this every morning.
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