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Main Title Basis for educational recommendations on reducing childhood lead exposure /
Author Niemuth, Nancy A. ; Schultz, B.
Other Authors
Author Title of a Work
Brown, Vincent J.
Sanford, Jessica D.
Naber, Steven J.
Copas, Kerri L.
CORP Author Battelle Memorial Inst., Columbus, OH.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Pollution, Prevention, and Toxics.
Publisher United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Year Published 2000
Report Number EPA 747-R-00-001
Stock Number PB2001-105297
OCLC Number 50139980
Subjects Lead--Toxicology ; Lead poisoning in children
Additional Subjects Lead(Metal) ; Lead poisoning ; Children ; Preventive medicine ; Exposure ; Public health ; Health hazards ; Risk ; Toxic diseases ; Childhood ; Toxicology ; Paints ; Soils ; Dust ; Education ; Behavior ; Recommendations ; Health education
Internet Access
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https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi?Dockey=P1002XOT.PDF
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EJED  EPA 747-R-00-001 OCSPP Chemical Library/Washington,DC 01/31/2003
ELBD ARCHIVE EPA 747-R-00-001 Received from HQ AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 10/04/2023
ELBD RPS EPA 747-R-00-001 repository copy AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 10/17/2014
ELBD  EPA 747-R-00-001 AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 08/26/2014
NTIS  PB2001-105297 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation x, 64, A-4 p. ; 28 cm.
Abstract
Education is the primary type of intervention recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and other organizations for households in which children are found to have blood-lead concentrations between 10 and 20 micrograms/deciliter. Approximately 90 percent of children with elevated blood-lead levels fall into this range. Thus, education is an important component to the success of lead risk reduction efforts. EPA is currently undertaking several initiatives to encourage and enhance educational programs nationwide. In order to support these initiatives, there is a need for a comprehensive reference on the scientific basis for educational recommendations. In addition to immediate use in developing new educational programs or re-evaluating current programs, this document provides an ongoing reference for evaluating future research results in the context of existing evidence. The recommendations made in many existing educational programs operated by state and local health departments and other organizations vary in detail, but they are usually consistent in providing information on cleaning methods; practical ways to reduce exposure to lead in paint, dust, and soil; non-hazardous methods of paint removal; nutrition; and behavioral modifications to reduce lead exposure. This report examines the scientific basis for specific educational recommendations in each of these areas.
Notes
EPA 747-R-00-001. "April 2000."
Contents Notes
Education is the primary type of intervention recommended for children with elevated blood-lead concentrations falling between 10 and 20 [mu]g/dL. Approximately 90 percent of children with elevated blood-lead concentrations fall into this range. Thus, the effectiveness of educational efforts is an important component in the overall success of lead risk reduction efforts. Educational programs operated by state and local health departments and other organizations vary in format, but usually are consistent in providing information on cleaning methods; practical ways to reduce exposure to lead in paint, dust, and soil; hazardous methods of paint removal; nutrition; and behavioral modifications to reduce lead exposure. EPA is currently undertaking a number of efforts to encourage and enhance educational programs nationwide. As part of that effort, this report examines the scientific basis for current educational recommendations.