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Lead is where you find it

Conference · · West. J. Med.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7211800

Some topics discussed are as follows: screening programs for symptomatic childhood lead poisoning in urban and rural areas of the United States; elevated blood levels of lead in children living in older, deteriorating housing; sources of lead such as peeling, lead-laden paint, burning lead batteries, and fruit juice stored in improperly glazed earthenware; exposure to lead from automobile exhaust and industrial pollution; relation of blood level of lead to absorption and toxicity; use of erythrocyte protoporphyrin measurements to evaluate children for lead poisoning; and learning and behavioral disturbances following exposure to lead during childhood. (HLW)

Research Organization:
Washington Univ., St Louis
OSTI ID:
7211800
Journal Information:
West. J. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: West. J. Med.; (United States) Vol. 127:3; ISSN WJMDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English