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Steve Hench watches his three-year-old son, Oliver Hench, swinging in a park in Weir, Kansas.
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Lead exposure is a common issue in southeast Kansas and nearby parts of Missouri and Oklahoma. Health experts say there are few accessible resources for high-risk communities.
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