11.15.11 A new study says nearly two-thirds of New Orleans homes and yards have “dangerous” levels of lead, according to federal standards, a finding the authors believe may be linked to the extensive renovation and demolition of homes after Hurricane Katrina.

And unlike past studies of lead exposure in New Orleans -- which found that children most at risk of elevated blood lead levels were African-American, from low-income families, and living in rental housing -- the new study found the high levels are not linked to race or income.

 

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