Childhood lead poisoning.
Although the average blood lead levels of Americans have markedly declined, a significant number of children remain at risk. This article discusses the mechanisms of lead poisoning and the screening of children for lead poisoning, and the treatment of symptomatic and asymptomatic children.
Piomelli
Sergio
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Pediatric Hematology Division, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 180 Fort Worth Avenue, New York, NY 10032, USA.
D015913:Chelation Therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D008403:Mass Screening; D009749:Nutrition Surveys; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology