1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Poverty Guidelines and Poverty. 2  Further Resources on Poverty Measurement, Poverty Lines, and Their History.  The Census Bureau's Poverty Home Page â The Census Bureau prepares the statistics on the number of people in poverty in the United States.
Having brown period blood is COMPLETELY normal. It is called âold bloodâ and comes out either at the start or end of a womanâs period. In the middle of menstruation, this is heavier and takes a pink or red color. Blood becomes brown because of its iron content â iron turns brown when it is exposed to air.
Brown and Black Sputum. Brown or black sputum is an indication of âold bloodâ and the color may be due to the breakdown of red blood cells thereby releasing hemosiderin (from hemoglobin). Certain organic and non-organic dusts may also cause a brown to black discoloration of the sputum. 1  Chronic bronchitis â green, yellow, brown (infection).