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	Lead poisoning - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lead sugar (lead acetate) was used to sweeten wine, and the gout that resulted from this was known as saturnine gout.
		The term "lead poisoning" is sometimes used as a humorous reference to gunshot wounds, as almost all bullets are made of lead.
		Lead is able to bind to and interact with the same proteins and molecules as these metals, but after displacement, those molecules function differently and fail to carry out the same reactions, such as in producing enzymes necessary for certain biological processes.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lead_poisoning (1765 words)

	eMedicine - Lead Poisoning : Article by Ali Nawaz Khan, MBBS, FRCP, FRCR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Lead poisoning was confirmed as a probable cause of clinical signs and symptoms in only a small proportion of those in whom a BLL test was requested.
		The predominance of lead in the kohl preparations is of major concern because of the documented adverse effects in humans and the increased susceptibility of children to lead intoxication.
		As lead and calcium are used interchangeably by bone, lead deposition occurs in high concentrations in growing bones, with the greatest concentration in the metaphyses, particularly those in the distal femora, ends of the tibiae, and distal radii, as these are the parts of the skeleton that grow most rapidly.
	www.emedicine.com /radio/topic386.htm (12569 words)

	CPCS: Lead Poisoning
		Lead is a neurotoxic metallic element that can be absorbed by the body, primarily through the lungs and stomach.
		Because of the possibility of permanent impairment, lead poisoning is particularly dangerous during the critical development periods of infants and young children under the age of 7 years.
		Lead paint removal should be done only by trained, certified professionals who are experienced in working with hazardous materials and special equipment.
	www.calpoison.org /public/lead.html (932 words)

	Lead Poisoning
		Lead poisoning is a preventable condition that results from environmental exposure to lead.
		Lead poisoning can affect almost all parts of the body, but its effects are most pronounced in the central nervous system and kidneys.
		The degree to which a person experiences lead poisoning depends on their age, the amount they are exposed to, the time period they are exposed to excessive amounts, and their own health and nutritional state.
	www.labtestsonline.org /understanding/conditions/leadpoison.html (813 words)

	eMedicine - Toxicity, Lead : Article by Steven Marcus, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		In cases of lead poisoning, query families about the condition of the home, the presence of peeling or cracking paint and plaster, the occupations or hobbies of the family members, and the presence of industry in the immediate vicinity.
		Lead interferes with the enzyme ferrochelatase, blocking the incorporation of iron into the protoporphyrin molecule; thus, a free erythrocyte protoporphyrin level may be useful in demonstrating the degree of biological abnormalities that exist.
		A radiodensity in the distal metaphyseal plate is a frequent occurrence in children with chronic lead poisoning of a moderate degree.
	www.emedicine.com /EMERG/topic293.htm (4589 words)

	Lead poisoning
		Lead poisoning may be hard to detect at first, because children who appear healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies.
		Lead poisoning is more dangerous to fetuses, babies and children than to adults because lead is more easily absorbed into growing bodies.
		Lead levels in the blood are categorized into Classes I through V. Class V is the most severe and constitutes a medical emergency.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/FL/00068.html (2069 words)

	Lead poisoning - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Lead is all around us in paint, batteries, drinking water, and pottery and other ceramic dishes that are hand glazed.
		Lead poisoning is a medical condition, also known as saturnism, plumbism or painter's colic, caused by increased blood serum lead levels.
		The term "lead poisoning" is sometimes used as a slang term for death or injury by firearm.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /l/lead_poisoning/intro.htm (800 words)

	EPA/OPPT/Lead: Basic Information
		Lead in soil can be a hazard when children play in bare soil or when people bring soil into the house on their shoes.
		To reduce your child’s exposure to lead, get your child checked, have your home tested (especially if your home has paint in poor condition and was built before 1978), and fix any hazards you may have.
		Children’s blood lead levels tend to increase rapidly from 6 to 12 months of age, and tend to peak at 18 to 24 months of age.
	www.epa.gov /lead/pubs/leadinfo.htm (1931 words)

	Lead poisoning definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Lead was used in household paint until 1978 and was also found in leaded gasoline, some types of batteries, water pipes, and pottery glazes.
		Lead paint and pipes are still found in many older homes and lead is sometimes also found in water, food, household dust and soil.
		Treatment of lead poisoning is by chelation therapy, usually in the hospital.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6234 (827 words)

	Lead Line (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Lead is one of the most significant and widespread environmental hazards for children in Maryland.
		Under the 1994 "Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing Law", MDE assures compliance with mandatory requirements for lead risk reduction in rental units built before 1950; maintains a statewide listing of registered and inspected units; and, provides blood lead surveillance through a registry of test results of all children tested in Maryland.
		The Lead Program also oversees case management follow-up by local health departments for children with elevated blood lead levels; certifies and enforces performance standards for inspectors and contractors working in lead hazard reduction; and performs environmental investigations for lead poisoned children.
	www.mde.state.md.us /Programs/LandPrograms/LeadCoordination/index.asp (304 words)

	HomeSafe: Lead Testing and Evaluation
		Lead may be present in the soil around your home and near streets and highways close to your home.
		Lead is a powerful neurotoxin that interferes with the development and functioning of almost all body organs, particularly the kidneys, red blood cells, and central nervous system.
		As a result, childhood lead poisoning is associated with lower educational achievement, higher rates of high school drop-out and increased behavioral problems.
	www.leadpro.com /factsheet.html (2241 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Lead poisoning
		They can even get lead poison on their fingers from touching a dusty or peeling lead object, and then putting their fingers in their mouths or eating food afterward.
		Lead used to be very common in gasoline and house paint in the U.S. Although these items are no longer made with lead in them, lead is still a health problem.
		Lead can be found in drinking water in homes whose pipes were connected with lead solder.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/002473.htm (1343 words)

	Lead Poisoning, NIEHS Kids Page Hot Topics
		In addition, lead may be present in old toys, some imported toys, lead-glazed or lead-painted pottery, leaded crystal, and some inks, plasters, hobby and sports materials (such as artists' paints, ammunition, stained glass treatments, or lead sinkers used in fishing).
		These figures reflect the major sources of lead exposure: deteriorated paint in older housing, and dust and soil that are contaminated with lead from old paint and from past emissions of leaded gasoline.
		Lead poison research is performed here at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), and through the National Toxicology Program and other faculties and programs.
	www.niehs.nih.gov /kids/lead.htm (818 words)

	US Navy Contractor Poisons Bremerton
		The lead dirt and dust was even brought home on their work clothes and showed up in blood level tests of their children.
		Lead can cause brain damage, male and female reproductive health problems, etc. It is a very serous environmental problem.
		Lead in the environment and its effects on the health of people is a matter of great concern to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR).
	oc.itgo.com /lead (1178 words)

	HomeSafe: Lead Poisoning Facts
		The primary cause is tiny particles of lead dust from deteriorated paint or from painted surfaces disturbed during remodeling, repair or renovation.
		Lead is a powerful neurotoxin that hurts almost all body organs, particularly the kidneys, red blood cells, and central nervous system.
		Lead is also often found in water, especially in homes with faucets or fittings made of brass (which contain lead) or, pipes with lead soldered joints.
	www.leadpro.com /facts.html (483 words)

	NRDC: Lead Paint in Schools FAQ
		Intact lead paint is still a potential problem, because eventually it will deteriorate, and in the meantime it may be releasing lead dust.
		The EPA National Lead Information Center provides information to help parents protect their children from poisoning in the home and can furnish a list of state and local contacts.
		The CDC develops programs and policies to prevent childhood lead poisoning, educates the public and health care providers, provides funding to state and local health departments, and supports research to determine the effectiveness of prevention efforts at the federal, state, and local levels.
	www.nrdc.org /health/kids/qleadsch.asp (975 words)

	Lead Poisoning Prevention: Environmental Health - Minnesota Dept. of Health
		Because lead is commonly found in the environment, activities carried out by the MDH Lead Program affect virtually all residents of Minnesota.
		Although there has been a dramatic decline in national blood lead levels over the past 10-15 years, childhood lead poisoning continues to be a major, preventable environmental health problem.
		All members of the lead program staff share responsibility for educating and communicating effectively about the risks posed by lead in all areas of the state where cities of the first class have not assumed responsibility for lead inspection and hazard reduction.
	www.health.state.mn.us /divs/eh/lead (451 words)

	Lead Poisoning - how children are exposed to lead and prevention of lead poisoning at MedicineNet.com
		Because lead poisoning often occurs with no obvious symptoms, it frequently goes unrecognized.
		Lead poisoning can cause learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and, at very high levels, seizures, coma, and even death.
		The major source of lead exposure among U.S. children is lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust found in deteriorating buildings.
	www.medicinenet.com /lead_poisoning/article.htm (304 words)

	IDPH - Bureau of Lead Poisoning Prevention
		Statewide, the prevalence of lead poisoning among children under the age of six years is 12.3 percent.
		The purpose of the program is to reduce the prevalence of elevated blood lead levels in Iowa adults by working with individual lead-poisoned adults to reduce their blood lead levels and by providing information on how adults can reduce their exposure to lead in the home and workplace environments.
		Lead Professional Certification ensures that lead inspectors and/or risk assessors, visual risk assessors, lead abatement contractors, and lead abatement workers are properly trained and certified to do inspections that will identify lead hazards and conduct abatement that will properly eliminate lead hazards.
	www.idph.state.ia.us /eh/lead_poisoning_prevention.asp (1051 words)

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		Considering that we have known about the hazards of lead for more than a century, this is a startling fact.
		Considering the irreparable harm lead poisoning causes to young children and their families, this is also an unacceptable state of affairs.
		The strategy primarily involves creating a resource stream to provide community-based organizations with funding to assist in their efforts to prevent childhood lead poisoning.
	www.nsc.org /ehc/lead.htm (253 words)

	National Center for Environmental Health: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program \| About CLPPP \| CDC
		The Lead Contamination Control Act of 1988 authorized the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to initiate program efforts to eliminate childhood lead poisoning in the United States.
		Provide funding to state and local health departments to determine the extent of childhood lead poisoning by screening children for elevated blood lead levels, helping to ensure that lead-poisoned infants and children receive medical and environmental follow-up, and developing neighborhood-based efforts to prevent childhood lead poisoning.
		One of the goals of Healthy People 2010 is the elimination of childhood lead poisoning as a public health problem.
	www.cdc.gov /nceh/lead/about/program.htm (1145 words)

	Lead Poisoning
		Lead is found in many unexpected places, including inside and outside homes in Dakota County.
		As a result, lead contaminated car battery chips and parts may be in the soil in some Dakota County homes.
		Many Dakota County families with children possess items made out of lead, such as fishing tackle, jewelry, or glazed cookware.
	www.co.dakota.mn.us /public_health/lead.htm (192 words)

	MedlinePlus: Lead Poisoning
		Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil (Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances)
		Lead Poisoning (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
		The primary NIH organization for research on Lead Poisoning is the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/leadpoisoning.html (567 words)

	MDCH - Lead Poisoning (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		For information on the Lead and Healthy Homes Section click here.
		Blood Lead Testing - click here and scroll down for information on lead testing using the portable analyzer.
		Michigan Blood Lead Testing Program - includes high risk zip codes and Statewide Testing/Screening Plan.
	www.michigan.gov /mdch/0,1607,7-132-2942_4911_4913---,00.html (173 words)

	Lead Poisoning - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
		Lead Poisoning - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
		Lead — The #1 Environmental Hazard to Many Children
		The NIH funds research studies about Lead Poisoning that you may be able to join.
	health.nih.gov /result.asp/396 (101 words)

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