Mona Hanna-Attisha
Pediatrician and public health advocate
Born
December 9th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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A pediatrician and professor at Michigan State University, engaged in public health advocacy. Played a crucial role in uncovering the Flint water crisis, highlighting lead contamination affecting children in Flint, Michigan. Her research and outreach efforts aimed to protect vulnerable communities and raise awareness about environmental health issues.
Led research on lead exposure in Flint's water
Authored the book 'What the Eyes Don't See'
Testified before Congress on water safety
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