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... and/or damage to the brain and kidneys. Keywords: poisoning ; home safety ; pica behavior ; blood lead levels ; BLLs ; chelation therapy ; lead paint ; environmental health 1a. Epidemiology According to the World Health Organization (WHO) approximately 1 million people die every year from lead...)

... lead levels are toxic to children and primary prevention begins with education and counseling to help people understand their risk. Along with these educational efforts, universal blood lead testing is recommended for all children at this age. 3d. Tuberculosis Tuberculosis screening should...)

... toxicity remains a major public health concern, and primary prevention including identification and elimination of sources of lead exposure can protect children. All infants, regardless of gestational age, should be screened for elevated blood lead levels. 2d5. Screening: Vision An initial...)

... in Environmental Health . Vol IV . Columbia, MO : University of Missouri ; 1975 : 367 – 386 22. Ruff   RA , Markowitz   ME , Bijur   PE , Rosen   JF . Relationship among blood lead levels, iron deficiency and cognitive development in two year old children . Environ Health Perspect . 1996...)

... . In: Hemphill   DD , ed. Trace Substances in Environmental Health . Vol IV . Columbia, MO : University of Missouri ; 1975 : 367 – 386 22. Ruff   RA , Markowitz   ME , Bijur   PE , Rosen   JF . Relationship among blood lead levels, iron deficiency and cognitive development in two year...)

... in Environmental Health . Vol IV . Columbia, MO : University of Missouri ; 1975 : 367 – 386 22. Ruff   RA , Markowitz   ME , Bijur   PE , Rosen   JF . Relationship among blood lead levels, iron deficiency and cognitive development in two year old children . Environ Health Perspect . 1996...)