LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Parents with children under the age of 6 are reminded of how important testing for lead poisoning is. That's according to the Southern Nevada Health District.

Lead exposure can cause serious, lifelong health problems, and early detection through a simple blood test is the only way to know if a child has been exposed.

In 2024, 52 children in Clark County younger than 6 had blood lead levels at or above the CDC threshold. Despite this, only an estimated 3.4% of children in the county are tested, based on information reported to the Health District. That means many cases go undetected.

“The science is clear: there is no safe level of lead,” said Dr. Cassius Lockett, District Health Officer of the Southern Nevada Health District. “Prevention and early detection are key

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