The city of Flint had 140,000 individuals exposed to lead an…
The city of Flint had 140,000 individuals exposed to lead and other contaminants in drinking water. Lead exposure can damage children’s brains and nervous systems, lead to slow growth and development, and result in learning, behavior, hearing, and speech problems. There are applications for Public Health Nursing as well as community-based nursing practice in addressing the sequela of lead poisoning. In the population context, Flint would be considered:
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