Impact of the 1985 CDC lead statement - Savannah, Georgia

Journal Article · Fri Nov 06 00:00:00 EST 1987 · JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5589159

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), Vol. 258:17
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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