We are often asked by colleagues and peers from around the country about Rochester’s success in addressing unhealthy housing environments in rental homes. We are proud of the fact that we have reduced rates of elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) in children, which are down by 85% since the adoption of the city’s lead ordinance
Healthy Housing and the Value of Peer-to-Peer Engagement – Lessons Learned from Rochester, NY
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