BROWN COUNTY, Wis. — Dozens of kids living in Brown County were diagnosed with lead poisoning in 2023, according to the 2024 Brown County Childhood Lead Poisoning Report. The report was released Sunday, Oct. 19.
The report was released in accordance with National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, which runs from Oct. 19 to 25.
Health officials said lead can be found in many places, but is most commonly found in paint, dust and soil. Kids under 6-years-old experience higher risks of lead poisoning…