THE CONSEQUENCES OF MISSING CHILDREN WITH ELEVATED BLOOD LEAD LEVELS: MCMENAMIN ET AL. RESPOND

[...]not knowing which children have elevated blood lead levels prevents public health officials from identifying the leaded environments that poison children. [...]children with elevated blood lead levels grow up unaware of their increased risk of cognitive delays and behavioral problems. [...]the...

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Published in:	American journal of public health (1971) Vol. 108; no. 9; pp. E1 - E2
Main Authors:	Madrigal, Daniel S, Roberts, Eric, McMenamin, Sara B, Hiller, Sarah P, Shigekawa, Erin, Shimkhada, Riti
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Washington American Public Health Association 01-09-2018
Subjects:	Blood levels Blood tests Children Editors Lead Lead content Lead poisoning Legislatures Medicaid Mental health Pediatrics Poisons Prevention Public health Task forces Los Angeles California La Jolla California United States > US California
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Summary:	[...]not knowing which children have elevated blood lead levels prevents public health officials from identifying the leaded environments that poison children. [...]children with elevated blood lead levels grow up unaware of their increased risk of cognitive delays and behavioral problems. [...]the letter addresses the consequences of failing to identify the entire population of children with elevated blood lead levels without addressing the consequences of implementing universal screening requirements in populations at average risk.
ISSN:	0090-0036
DOI:	10.2105/AJPH.2018.304564