Persistent Poison: A Solution Within Reach

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Sometimes it can be hard to tell if a kid's hyperactivity is from lead poisoning or just normal childhood behavior. Samim Akbari was diagnosed with lead poisoning over a year ago and his parents say he acts unusually hyperactive. Photo by Angela Johnston/KALW/Crosscurrents

By Angela Johnston & Marissa Ortega-Welch, KALW/Crosscurrents

In Alameda County, which has some of the highest lead levels in the country, an energetic public health nurse helps families after their child has been lead poisoned. But her work is a stopgap solution. What’s the answer to preventing leading poisoning before it starts?

In her job as a public health nurse, Diep Tran deals with the worst cases of lead poisoning in Alameda county. She has a lot of hard days, but today is a good day.

Read the complete story at KALW/Crosscurrents.

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