The continuing impact of lead dust on children's blood lead: Comparison of public and private properties in New Orleans

► Two lead products, paint and additives to gasoline, are major sources of lead dust. ► Soil lead and blood lead on public and private properties were analyzed. ► A disparity of soil lead and blood lead exists between the inner-city and outer city. ► At least 5-10 times more lead was used in gasoline additives than in paint. ► Gasoline lead plausibly explains the inner/outer city soil lead and blood lead disparity.