Lead Toxicity in the 21st Century: Will We Still Be Treating It?

Authors :: Needleman, Herbert L.
Jackson, Richard J.
Source :: Pediatrics. Apr92, Vol. 89 Issue 4, p678. 3p.
Publication Year :: 1992
Abstract: Discusses the challenges facing the prevention of childhood lead poisoning in the United States. Changes in the understanding on the role of lead in human health since 1940s; Analysis of studies on the impact of lead exposure on intelligence; Changes in the definition of lead toxicity set by the Centers for Disease Control; Reasons for the reluctance of clinicians to conduct medical screening on blood lead levels; Variations in the treatment and the criteria for instituting it.