Chicago soil maps reveal childhood lead exposure risk

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Oct 15, 2025, 1:10 pm116 pts
Lead is a neurotoxin that can damage multiple body systems and lead to learning and developmental problems. The element has been phased out of use in paint, gasoline, and other industrial applications for decades, but it can persist for years in the soil. Children, who can be particularly vulnerable to lead…

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