Importance Elevated blood lead level is associated with serious, often irreversible, health
consequences. Objective To synthesize evidence on the effects of screening, testing, and …

Environmental racism poses a significant threat to child health. It is a major contributor to
disproportionate exposure to environmental hazards that are linked to adverse health …

Importance Elevated blood lead levels in children are associated with neurologic effects
such as behavioral and learning problems, lower IQ, hyperactivity, hearing problems, and …

Safe drinking water is celebrated as a public health achievement and is a top priority for the
Environmental Protection Agency. Yet today, lead (Pb) contaminated drinking water has the …

Background Lead exposure is a serious health hazard, especially for children. It is
associated with physical, cognitive and neurobehavioural impairment in children. There are …

Introduction Childhood exposure to lead has severe health consequences including long-
term physical, behavioral, and learning problems. Lead poisoning often occurs in the home …

Young children are at high risk of lead poisoning, which can damage early cognitive and
behavioral development and have long-lasting impacts. Home environments are persistent …

Lead exposure is still a major public health issue, especially for children who are the most
vulnerable due to the negative effects on their development. Inner-city neighborhoods are …