Guidelines and Recommendations | Childhood Lead Poisoning …
CDC’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) is dedicated to reducing childhood lead poisoning as a public health problem. View All For Everyone
Recommended Actions Based on Blood Lead Level
Apr 17, 2024 · CDC recommends testing blood for lead exposure. A patient’s blood lead level (BLL) is measured in micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood (μg/dL). Healthcare providers should follow recommendations based on initial screening capillary and confirmed venous BLLs.
About Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
May 23, 2024 · The goal of CDC's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) is to prevent childhood lead exposure before any harm occurs. Through CLPPP, CDC supports state and local public health departments with funds for surveillance and prevention of lead exposure.
Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning | Childhood Lead Poisoning ...
Jun 12, 2024 · Lead poisoning prevention. Protecting children from exposure to lead is important to lifelong good health. No safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to affect learning, ability to …
Lead Exposure Symptoms and Complications | Childhood Lead …
Apr 10, 2024 · Lead exposure occurs when a child comes in contact with lead by touching, swallowing, or breathing in lead or lead dust. What to look out for Exposure to lead can seriously harm a child's health and cause well-documented adverse effects such as:
Data and Statistics | Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention | CDC
Aug 14, 2024 · CDC uses available data and generates statistics to track progress towards the elimination of childhood lead poisoning in the United States. Find information on these data sources and access national and state blood lead surveillance data.
Know the Facts | Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention | CDC
Jul 1, 2024 · Children younger than 6 years of age are most vulnerable to lead poisoning. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, lead can harm your baby. Learn how you can help you protect your child from lead exposure.
Testing for Lead Poisoning in Children
Apr 16, 2024 · A blood lead test is the best way to find out if a child has lead poisoning. A child with lead poisoning may not have visible signs or symptoms. Parents can talk to their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood lead test if their child may have been exposed.
CDC Updates Blood Lead Reference Value | Childhood Lead …
Apr 2, 2024 · CDC's lead poisoning prevention efforts and the updated blood lead reference value (BLRV) align well with the Federal Lead Action Plan's and CDC's goals to reduce children's exposure to lead. Updating the BLRV is a step in achieving …
Lead in the Workplace | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and …
You can be exposed to lead while at work, but there are ways to keep you and your family safe.