Lead Poisoning The Complete Guide

by Kessel, Irene; O'Connor, John

• ISBN13: 9780738204994
• ISBN10: 0738204994
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-02
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Summary

Lead poisoning is one of the most common and preventable pediatric health problems in the United States. The prohibition of lead in paint in 1978, followed by the phasing out of lead in gasoline, have done a great deal to lower the average level of lead in children's blood in the last twenty-five years, but the threat to public health of this insidious poison is far from being eradicated. Every child is at risk.Getting the Lead Out explains the nature and sources of lead poisoning and discusses the basic measures for minimizing the associated risks and damage. It also explains the physical and emotional effects of lead poisoning, including problems with language-acquisition and other learning disabilities, reduced IQ, renal failure, and antisocial and violent behavior. This book gives readers the information they will need to identify symptoms of poisoning in their children as well as lists of resources addressing each special need that may emerge due to exposure. It also includes guidelines for community organizing around the issue and instructions for suing for personal injury.

Author Biography

Irene Kessel is an attorney specializing in environmental law. She lives in Natick, Massachusetts. John T. O'Connor is the founder of the National Toxics Campaign and the author of Fighting Toxins. He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Understanding Lead Poisoning
Lead Poisoning: A Background	p. 7
The Sources of Lead Poisoning	p. 16
Preventing Lead Poisoning
Basic Prevention	p. 27
Diagnosing Lead Poisoning	p. 33
Treating Lead Poisoning
Environmental Investigation and Intervention	p. 45
Nutrition and Lead Poisoning	p. 56
Medical Evaluation and Treatment	p. 62
Coping With Lead Poisoning
Getting Appropriate Educational Services	p. 75
The Psychosocial Impacts of Lead Poisoning	p. 82
Controlling Lead Paint Hazards
Lead in Paint and Dust	p. 95
Identifying Lead Paint Hazards	p. 103
Preparing for Lead Paint Hazard Control	p. 113
Lead Paint Hazard Control Measures	p. 126
Controlling Other Sources of Lead
Lead in Soil	p. 143
Lead in Food	p. 150
Lead in Drinking Water	p. 157
Fighting Lead Poisoning
Suing for Personal Injury	p. 173
Community Organizing	p. 184
Public Policy	p. 198
Endnotes	p. 207
Appendixes
State Lead Poisoning Programs and Regional EPA Contacts	p. 223
Subject-by-Subject Resource List	p. 230
Occupations and Hobbies with Risk of Lead Exposure	p. 239
Nutritional Values of Common Foods	p. 241
Medical Follow-up	p. 246
Summary of Abatement Methods	p. 248
Lead Hazard Control Products	p. 254
Federal Laws that Address Lead Poisoning	p. 263
Summary of Steps You Can Take to Prevent Lead Poisoning	p. 270
Index	p. 273
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