Abstract
The objective of this study was to report results of a lead- screening program for low-income children living in Galveston, Texas. We obtained blood lead by graphite furnace spectrophotometry on 1,571 children aged 6 months to 8 years. Nineteen percent of children had blood lead levels ≥10 mcg/dL. Risk factors included African-American ethnicity, young age, and residence in old housing. Follow-up was accomplished in only 50% of children with low-level toxicity. Lead screening is an important public health measure in communities with old houses. For screening to be successful, caregivers need to devote additional effort to follow-up.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 655-660 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Clinical pediatrics |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1999 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health