Why Are African American Households More Likely Than White Households

Why are African American households more likely than white households to have exposure to lead from their environment?

A) They are more likely to buy antiques, which sometimes are painted with lead paint.
B) They are often poorer, which means they are less able to move into places where lead exposure is lessened.
C) They are less likely to believe in the risks of lead exposure, so they do not take precautions against it.
D) They are more likely to buy products with lead in them, such as toys imported from nations with fewer consumer protections.