Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2007

Publication Title

The Scientific World Journal

Volume

7

First page number:

479

Last page number:

492

Abstract

One of the first steps in addressing the problem of childhood lead poisoning is to identify the possible sources of exposure in specific communities and target high-risk populations with appropriate interventions. Due to several factors, such as lack of funding and lack of blood lead reporting, little information exists regarding the occurrence of childhood lead poisoning and the prevalence of potential exposure sources in the state of Nevada. Following the recent establishment of a Nevada-based Lead Poisoning Program, we compiled the most current information available on Nevadans, and use this knowledge to suggest future research objectives and outreach activities for the state. Accordingly, we identify the characteristics of the vulnerable Nevada populations, explore possible sources of lead exposure unique to Nevada, and summarize the existing data on childhood lead poisoning. Emerging data indicates that Nevada is an area of rapid population growth, characterized by increasing immigration from Latin America, increasing numbers of children from low-income families with no health insurance. Also, childhood lead poisoning may arise from exposure to non-paint sources of lead. After presenting the Nevada statistics, we propose and recommend a set of research and outreach strategies that best suit the needs of Nevada residents.

Keywords

Children of minorities; Hispanic Americans; Lead; Lead based paint; Lead poisoning in children – Prevention; Medicaid; Minorities; Nevada; Poor children

Disciplines

Community-Based Research | Environmental Public Health | Maternal and Child Health | Medicine and Health | Pediatrics | Toxicology

Language

English

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Publisher Citation

Anne M. Rothweiler, Elena E. Cabb, and Shawn L. Gerstenberger, “The Status of Childhood Lead Poisoning and Prevention in Nevada, USA,” TheScientificWorldJOURNAL, vol. 7, pp. 479-492, 2007. doi:10.1100/tsw.2007.95

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