And their detection in their detection rates for the state 13,210 tests were taken by children who identified as being black. 1,717 were confirmed to have elevated lead levels greater than the 3.5. The results equal 13% of children tested being positive for lead poisoning at a rate of 129.98 per 1,000 [were Black]. Now, 44,800 tests were taken by children who identified as being White with just 1,253 were confirmed to have elevated lead levels of greater than the 3.5 micrograms. (30:21–30:32)
CLAIM
Asserts that 13% of Black children tested in Milwaukee County were positive for lead poisoning.
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