68% of the 262,000 housing units in Milwaukee currently have lead paint. 17,000 housing units were built prior to 1940 and are considered high risk for lead pain hazards. Now, Milwaukee county tested 29,155 children for lead. 2,724 cases, or 9.34% had elevated blood lead levels either greater than the 3.5 micrograms per deciliters. (29:30–29:36)
CLAIM
Asserts that 29,155 children were tested for lead in Milwaukee County.
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