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Child Standardized Test and Blood Lead

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How, if at all, does the study address vulnerable populations?

This study addresses vulnerable populations because it explains that high blood levels, which is a sign of poverty, can have an impact on performance in testing. Even though information was not given pertaining to poverty in each subject, these conclusions can be drawn from other studies.

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Unemployment Rate - Newark

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How are hazards / risks distributed among different groups?

The article finds that because Newark's population is 75% black and Hispanic, the hiring problem has a disproportionate impact on minorities. Blacks and Hispanics are most at risk of this issue.

Child Poverty in Essex County Presentation

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Child Poverty in Essex County

Based on data from 2016 there are approximately 189,492 children living in Essex County. Statistics show that poverty in Essex has slowly decreased over the past few years, but children

Newark kids are healthier but still living in poverty, new study finds

This article by Alex Napoliello provides a synopsis of the 2016 Newark Kids Count Report. It outlines the statistics of the more than 72,000 who live in Newark, New Jersey.

Lead Poisoning, a Persistent Sign of Poverty, Is Linked to School Suspensions and Lower Student Test Scores

This artifact is important because it addresses the connections between poverty and lead poisoning on a national level.

Interactive Map: Kids In Every County in New Jersey at Risk for Lead Poisoning

This map is important because it serves as a comparison of the blood lead levels in children throughout New Jersey.

Lead exposure remains a persistent problem for Newark’s kids

This website includes a detailed video which explains that lead poisoning is a housing based issue, but families cannot afford to live anywhere else.

Newark Kids Count 2018

This PDF gives the most updated Kids Count of Newark, NJ.

Number of Trucks on Site

This artifact is about the number of trucks on the site. We observed that there are 10 trucks at the warehouse.