RE: Lead level data
Bob,
| hope you are well and back in the office. Since we have been unable to obtain recent MCIR blood lead data for Flint kids in
response to the lead in water concerns, we looked at all the blood lead levels that were processed through Hurley Medical Center
from Jan 1, 2013. It turns out that most providers in Genesee county run their leads through our institution. Attached Is a
presentation that includes our striking pre-water switch {2013} and post-water switch results (2015) for kids less than Syears living in
the city of Flint (2.1% EBL to 4.0% EBL). Our pre and post periods included the same months considering the expected seasonal
summer increase in lead levels. The results are most concerning for the kids that live in the zip codes where the water lead levels
were found to be the highest (2.5% EBL to 6.3% EBL). No statistical change in %EB1 for kids out of the city. Similar results were seen
for kids Jess than 15 months. (Please do not share the presentation.}
Our sample size was large and our results were statistically significant; and we followed the same research methods conducted in
the literature for similar lead exposures (most notably the DC lead in water issue). However, an even larger sample size which
includes MCIR lead data would be very helpful as we continue to advocate for primary prevention. If we do have the MCIR data, for
consistency and comparability to published research, we would like to conduct the analysis the same way as our above research. |
am available via email or phone (cell EE) if you have any questions about our data/methods/results and how best to
move forward.
Thanks so much! Mona
Mona Hanna-Attisha MD MPH FAAP
Director, Pediatric Residency Program
Hurley Children's Hospital at Hurley Medical Center
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Human Development
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Office: 810-262-7257
mhannal @hurleymc.com