"The number of children considered at risk of lead poisoning jumped by more than five-fold on Wednesday, as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lowered its threshold for the diagnosis. Children's health advocates applauded the decision, but also expressed concern that recent congressional budget cuts will drastically limit funds that could help affected kids and prevent further poisoning."

Lynne Peeples reports for the Huffington Post May 16, 2012. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"CDC Lowers Lead Poisoning Threshold" (Baltimore Sun) [3]

"New Jersey Guts Lead-Abatement Programs" (Newark Star-Ledger) [4]

"Dems: GOP Budget Puts Kids at Risk on  Lead Poisoning" (Healthwatch/The Hill) [5]

"Lead Poisoning Is No Longer a N.J. Funding Priority" (Bergen Record) [6]

"C.D.C. Lowers Recommended Lead-Level Limits in Children" (New York Times) [7]

"US Lowers Cutoff for Lead Poisoning in Young Kids" (AP) [8]