Impact of the 1985 CDC lead statement - Savannah, Georgia
In January 1985, CDC published a statement of revised recommendations on screening children for lead poisoning. The statement recommended that children at high risk for lead poisoning be screened as frequently as every 3 to 6 months, using a two-step screening process consisting of an initial erythrocyte protoporphyrin (EP) test followed by a second EP test and a blood lead (BL) test if the initial test indicated an EP level greater than or equal to 35 ..mu..g/dl. The statement also recommended that children less than 6 years of age with BL concentrations greater than or equal to 25 ..mu..g/dl and EP concentrations greater than or equal to 35 ..mu..g/dl be considered to have lead toxicity and to require medical follow-up.
- OSTI ID:
- 5589159
- Journal Information:
- JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States), Journal Name: JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States) Vol. 258:17; ISSN JAMAA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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