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AAP: Babies should eat a varied diet to protect against heavy metals in commercial, homemade food

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: August 11, 2022
TOPICS: Advocacy, Environmental Health, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Lead, Nutrition, Public Health
Abstract
The AAP is reiterating its call for swift, comprehensive federal regulation of heavy metals in foods that babies eat.
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CDC calls on pediatricians to address challenges in lead poisoning prevention

Paul Allwood, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.S., and Cdr. Matt Karwowski, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP
Published: May 16, 2022
TOPICS: Environmental Health, Lead
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Disparities persist in exposure to lead, access to testing and services, and health outcomes.
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FDA proposes lower lead levels for juice

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: April 27, 2022
TOPICS: Environmental Health, Lead, Nutrition
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Lead exposure has been associated with health, learning and behavior problems, and no amount is considered safe.
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Dried plums recalled due to potential lead contamination

Published: February 18, 2022
TOPICS: Lead, Nutrition, Safety
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No illnesses have been reported but consumers should dispose of the products or return them to the store.
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Revised blood lead reference value: progress, but more work to be done

Jennifer A. Sample, M.D., FAAP, and Lauren Zajac, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP
Published: October 28, 2021
TOPICS: Lead, Neurologic Disorders
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No level of lead exposure or blood lead level is safe, and even low levels can impact neurodevelopment.
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CDC: Retest blood lead levels of children tested with recalled kits

Published: July 07, 2021
TOPICS: Lead
Abstract
Magellan Diagnostics has recalled several lots of its LeadCare II, LeadCare Plus and LeadCare Ultra tests, which may be producing falsely low results.
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Blood lead tests recalled due to falsely low results

Published: July 02, 2021
TOPICS: Lead
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Clinicians and laboratories should re-evaluate patient results from these tests and use an alternative testing option to confirm suspect results.
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Study: 19% of refugee children have elevated blood lead levels

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: April 17, 2019
TOPICS: Immigration, Lead
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While the rate has been decreasing, it still is significantly higher than for U.S. children, leading to calls for increased vigilance and education.
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Report details lead in school water, inconsistent testing

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: March 06, 2019
TOPICS: Environmental Health, Lead
Abstract
Among nearly 11,000 schools tested, 44% had an actionable sample.
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Study: Flint blood lead levels declining

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: March 29, 2018
TOPICS: Environmental Health, Lead
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Blood lead levels in Flint, Mich., spiked when children were exposed to contaminated water but still were lower than they had been several years prior.
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Federal court rules EPA must tighten lead paint standards

Devin Miller, Washington Correspondent
Published: January 29, 2018
TOPICS: Advocacy, Environmental Health, Lead
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The Academy has long maintained that there is no safe level of lead exposure for children.
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Report: Half of states don’t require comprehensive health exams for students

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: January 25, 2018
TOPICS: Asthma, Dentistry/Oral Health, Developmental/Behavioral Issues, Lead, Nutrition, School Health
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Students may be missing out on crucial opportunities to have health barriers to learning identified and treated.
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FDA: Maker of blood lead test used flawed procedures

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: July 13, 2017
TOPICS: Developmental/Behavioral Issues, Environmental Health, Lead
Abstract
Magellan Diagnostic Inc.’s LeadCare systems used for venous tests were found to underestimate blood lead levels, providing some patients with a false negative.
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FDA: Blood lead tests may have been inaccurate

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: May 17, 2017
TOPICS: Environmental Health, Lead
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Some children need to have their blood lead levels rechecked as certain tests were found to give falsely low results.
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Social challenges amplify negative effects of childhood lead exposure

Published: May 04, 2017
TOPICS: Cognition/Language/Learning Disorders, Environmental Health, Lead
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Research at 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting shows poverty increases impact of blood lead levels on preschoolers’ cognitive and language development.
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Study: Many children with high blood lead levels undiagnosed

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: April 27, 2017
TOPICS: Lead
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Lead exposure has been associated with health, learning and behavior problems, and no amount is considered safe.
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Chapters make strides on state, local child health issues

from the AAP Department of Community, Chapter and State Affairs
Published: March 21, 2017
TOPICS: Advocacy, Lead, Nutrition, Vaccine/Immunization
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Chapters affected change on the local and state levels throughout 2016, tackling issues such as access to health care, taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, suicide prevention, religious exemption laws and funding for services for children with lead poisoning.
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Report identifies 7 health barriers to learning

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: January 17, 2017
TOPICS: Asthma, Cognition/Language/Learning Disorders, Dentistry/Oral Health, Developmental/Behavioral Issues, Lead, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, School Health
Abstract
Common health issues may hinder children’s ability to thrive in school and tend to disproportionately impact minority and low-income children
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Health care reform, MOC among issues discussed at AMA meeting

Charles J. Barone II, M.D., FAAP
Published: December 20, 2016
TOPICS: Advocacy, Firearms, Lead, Medical Education
Abstract
There also was much concern about possible changes in immigration policies and their effect on immigrant children and families residing in the U.S., including those involved in health care.
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AAP National Conference: Dr. Hanna-Attisha used advocacy to preserve kids’ future

Trisha Korioth, Staff Writer
Published: October 24, 2016
TOPICS: Advocacy, Cognition/Language/Learning Disorders, Lead
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Dr. Hanna-Attisha shared her story of advocacy, persistence and community resilience after the city’s water supply became contaminated with lead.
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