Approximately 310,000 children living in the United States have elevated levels of lead in their blood that are high enough to cause irreversible damage to their health. (CDC)
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Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases among children in the United States. About 180,000 children under age 18 years – approximately one in every 400 – suffer from diabetes. (CDC)
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It is estimated that approximately 85% of all children with high blood lead levels are Medicaid-eligible. (CDC)
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It is estimated that one in every five African-American children living in an older home has an elevated blood lead level. (CDC)
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People with diabetes are at great risk of developing serious health complications over time, such as heart disease, kidney disease, blindness, and stroke. (CDC)
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Approximately eight million children in the United States suffer from asthma, a leading cause of pediatric hospitalizations and school absenteeism. (CDC)
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