Analysis and dissemination of results is at the core of the national approach to elimination of lead poisoning. Analysis of blood lead level data has helped in the identification of high risk industries and occupations. The data have been used to target research to specific problem occupations, such as those in radiator repair shops, battery recycling operations, and construction- related jobs such as bridge repair and home renovations. Surveillance and intervention efforts are being conducted nation-wide, combining the resources and expertise of federal, state, local, labor, business, and academic groups. A current emphasis is on directing resources toward increasing the network of participating states and on enhancing the surveillance capabilities of the states already participating.
Workers can bring lead home from their workplace and unknowingly expose their families.
Children exposed to low levels of lead may exhibit symptoms of neurologic damage, including learning disabilities and short attention spans. A test for blood lead level can determine whether an individual has been exposed to lead. Participating states, contact persons within those states, and available publications are listed here. This form enables you to search the program summaries and titles of key contacts in the 1997 directory of state lead poisoning prevention contacts. Order by state, then by program function Order by program function, then by State Selection of multiple items to report.