NE Nebraska children should be tested for elevated blood lead levels

WAYNE — Lead is a harmful metal found in homes and products throughout rural and urban areas of Nebraska. Sources of lead include lead paint and lead dust from older homes, lead in the soil from pollution, imported foods or medicines from other countries, cosmetics, cookware, toys or jewelry and water from plumbing fixtures that might have lead in them. Lead can affect nearly every organ system in the body, but it is particularly harmful to young children.