"I hope there will be a bipartisan understanding and appreciation of the ongoing impact of childhood lead poisoning," said Rebecca Morley, executive director of the National Center for Healthy Housing.
Date: Jul 12, 2012
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Lead poisoning guidelines revised; more considered at risk
Instead, the CDC is moving toward what's known as a reference value approach, says Rebecca Morley, national director of the National Center for Healthy Housing in Columbia, Md. The value is based on levels found in the 2.5% children nationally with the most lead in their blood, which is at 5, accord
"Unfortunately, many, many more parents will be getting bad news," said Rebecca Morley, executive director of the National Center for Healthy Housing, a Maryland-based nonprofit focused on hazards to kids in homes.
Date: May 17, 2012
Category: Health
Source: Google
Advisory Committee Recommends Revising Level of Lead in Blood Requiring Action
"Congress' decision to cut CDC's budget couldn't come at a worse timelead poisoning is a winnable battle, but not with a 94% cut in funding," said Rebecca Morley, executive director of the National Center for Healthy Housing.