AAP policy statement on screening, treatment and prevention of lead poisoning. (Committee on Environmental Health of the American Academy of Pediatrics) From: American Family Physician | Date: November 1, 1993 | COPYRIGHT 1993 American Academy of Family Physicians. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The Committee on Environmental Health of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued a new policy statement on the treatment and prevention of lead poisoning. The statement covers background, epidemiology, toxicity, environmental sources, prevention, and treatment recommendations for children with blood lead levels over 10 [mu]g per dL (0.50 [mu]mol per L) and over 20 [mu]g per dL (0.95 [mu]mol per L).

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