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  • Lead (Pb) is a potent neurotoxicant, especially dangerous for young children.
  • Urban environments frequently exhibit elevated lead levels in soil and dust, creating exposure risks via inhalation and ingestion.
  • Effective public health strategies require accurate identification of high-risk areas for lead screening and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a predictive model for elevated lead concentrations in household dust.
  • To identify simple, accessible variables for predicting lead contamination.
  • To enhance community participation in lead exposure screening and mitigation efforts.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesized a national dataset of lead concentrations in household dust from the DustSafe community science initiative.
  • Developed a logistic regression model using housing age and interior peeling paint as predictors.
  • Validated the model's predictive accuracy and analyzed false negative rates.

Main Results:

  • The developed model accurately predicts elevated lead (>80 ppm) in household dust 75% of the time.
  • The model demonstrated a low probability of misclassifying homes with elevated lead (18% false negatives).
  • Housing age and peeling paint were identified as significant predictors of lead contamination, supported by scanning electron microscopy of lead paint presence.

Conclusions:

  • A simple predictive model using housing age and peeling paint can effectively identify homes with elevated lead dust.
  • This model facilitates efficient risk screening and intervention prioritization in public health.
  • An interactive mobile app was developed to promote community engagement in lead screening and awareness.