Don’t Stress, Test
According to Dr. Morri Markowitz who is the director of lead treatment and poisoning prevention program at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in New York, the only way to really know if you’ve been exposed to lead is simply to get tested.
Varying Levels of Concern
Dr. Markowitz continued: “While the transient tourists probably did not accumulate much lead, the same might not be true for those that live and work close by.” It’s best to be safe than sorry, so if you were in the area, go ahead and get tested.