Memphis’ poor housing exacerbates lead exposure

Le Bonheur part of effort to raise awareness of risks

By , Daily Memphian Published: December 02, 2019 4:00 AM CT

Experts say 200,000 homes in Memphis are at risk for lead exposure due to age and lead paint. 

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Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Dr. Jason Yaun Green & Healthy Homes Initiative Cathy Marcinko
Jane Roberts

Jane Roberts

Longtime journalist Jane Roberts is a Minnesotan by birth and a Memphian by choice. She's lived and reported in the city more than two decades. She covers business news and features for The Daily Memphian.


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