Using Data to Power Lead Safety for Cleveland's Children

Childhood lead exposure is a major social justice issue in that the impact is dominantly on our most disadvantaged families in communities of color. This workshop, led by MSASS Prof. Rob Fischer and Prof. Mike Henderson, will review how data has been used to mobilize, inform, and monitor sustained civic efforts in the City of Cleveland to reduce childhood lead exposure. This includes studies documenting the cumulative prevalence of lead exposure in Cleveland, the downstream effects of elevated blood lead levels, and the composition and characteristics of rental housing in the city. The housing, public health, medical, and community advocacy communities all play a role in addressing the ongoing threat from lead exposure and strategies to address its prevention and effects. The workshop will also share ongoing efforts to monitor the implementation of a lead safe ordinance in Cleveland and the progress of rental housing achieving lead safety.
 

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