Pediatric blood-lead levels in Herculaneum, Missouri - 1984
In August 1984, a survey of blood-lead levels in children living within 1.5 mi. of the St. Joe Lead Company smelter in Herculaneum (Jefferson County), Missouri was conducted. The survey was modeled on a 1975 nationwide survey of heavy metal absorption in children living near primary non-ferrous smelters, which included Herculaneum; the objective of the recent survey was to determine if there were significant changes in blood-lead levels as compared to the earlier survey results. Overall comparison of the average blood-lead levels in the study area in 1975 and 1984 revealed a decrease of over 31% in the control area, the average blood-lead level was 8.0 ug/dl. A model to predict children's blood lead levels based on the US Environmental Protection Agency's work was fitted to the 1984 data. When adjusted for 1975 conditions the model was likewise in general agreement. It was then used to forecast 1990 blood-lead levels in the community based on expected reductions in food lead contributions and achievement of the 1.5 ug/m3 air lead standard at the fenceline around the smelter. According to those results, the blood-lead level is expected to drop on average about 4.8 ug/dl to 9.0 which is close to normal by today's standards. 5 references, 3 figures, 3 tables.
- Research Organization:
- Dept. of Health, Jefferson City, MO
- OSTI ID:
- 6013832
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-860626-
- Journal Information:
- Trace Subst. Environ. Health; (United States), Journal Name: Trace Subst. Environ. Health; (United States); ISSN PUMTA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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