An interdisciplinary team-based approach for significantly reducing lower-level lead poisoning in U.S. children

An interdisciplinary team-based approach for significantly reducing lower-level lead poisoning in U.S. children

Child lead poisoning damages central nervous system, immune, and renal function, and is the longest-standing public health epidemic in U.S. history. While primary prevention is the ultimate goal, secondary intervention is critical for curbing effects among children already exposed. Despite the lower...

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Main Authors: Michelle Del Rio, Alexander Obeng, Budhika Galkaduwa, Christina Rodriguez, Crystal Costa, Carlos A. Chavarria, Elizabeth Alvarado Navarro, Jaleen Avila, Chandima Wekumbura, William L. Hargrove, Ganga Hettiarachchi, Christina Sobin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-01-01
Series:Toxicology Reports
Subjects:
Child lead poisoning
Developmental lead exposure
Secondary prevention
Developmental neurotoxicity
Health disparities
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214750022002281

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