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Alphabetical Listing of Reference Documents by Title
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Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Abstract: Describes paint, soil, water, home remedies, ceramic dishes and pots, and a variety of other less common sources of lead exposure.
Source: Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
URL: http://www.aclppp.org/index.htm
Alliance for Healthy Homes
Abstract: Contains information on lead poisoning, health effects of lead on children, ways to prevent lead poisoning, and links to lead poisoning brochures and fact sheets.
Source: Alliance to End Childhood Lead Poisoning
URL: http://www.afhh.org/
Case Studies in Environmental Medicine: Lead Toxicity [PDF]
Abstract: Contains information on who's at risk for lead poisoning, exposure pathways, biologic fate, physiologic effects, treatment and management of, and the standards and regulations associated with lead.
Source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
URL: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/lead/docs/lead.pdf
Childhood Lead Poisoning
Abstract: Lists how children get lead poisoning, health effects associated with it, and how it can be prevented.
Source: Illinois Department of Public Health
URL: http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/hb/hblead.htm
Health Effects Caused by Lead Exposure
Abstract: Lists how lead gets into the body, health effects of lead exposure, and medical treatment for lead poisoning.
Source: United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration
URL: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/infrastructure
/structures/98179/health.cfm
Health Effects of Lead (EPA)
Abstract: Discusses health effects of lead exposure and why children are more suseptible to lead poisoning.
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 10: The Pacific Northwest
URL: http://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPURL.cgi?Dockey=2000DART.txt
Health Effects of Lead (KY)
Abstract: Lists health effects of lead poisoning on children and adults.
Source: Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services
URL: http://www.newmoa.org/prevention/topichub/108/health_effects
_of_lead_(KY).htm
Health Hazards of Lead for Workers and Children: Why is the Reduction of Lead from our Workplace and Environment so Important?
Abstract: Lists how lead is transported through the body, health effects of lead on children and workers, and how to reduce lead exposure.
Source: Massachusetts Departments of Labor and Workforce Development
URL: http://www.mass.gov/lwd/labor-standards/occupational-lead-po
isoning-registry/health-hazards-of-lead-for-workers-and-
children.html
Lead Sources in Your House [PDF]
Abstract: Lists where lead sources may be present in people's houses.
Source: Wayne State University Environmental Health Sciences Center
URL: http://www.ehscenter.org/community/pdf/5%20Where%27s%20the%2
0Lead.pdf
Nutrition and Childhood Lead Poisoning
Abstract: Recommends an increase in foods high in iron and calcium to help reduce the possibility of lead poisoning in children.
Source: Ohio State University
URL: http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5536.html
Preventing Lead Poisoning in Young Children
Abstract: Contains detailed information on health effects of lead, sources and pathways of lead, the role of health care providers and public agencies, and ways to manage lead hazards.
Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control
URL: http://wonder.cdc.gov/wonder/prevguid/p0000029/p0000029.asp
Public Health Statement for Lead
Abstract: Contains an overview of lead, health effects of lead, ways to reduce lead poisoning, and ways lead can enter the environment and the human body.
Source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
URL: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/phs13.html
Tennessee's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Abstract: Contains information the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, lead sources, prevention tips, and a lead poisoning fact sheet.
Source: Tennessee Department of Health
URL: http://fcs.tennessee.edu/lead/
Toxicological Profile for Lead
Abstract: Provides detailed information on the chemical and physical properties of lead; health effects of lead; production, import, use, and disposal of lead; human exposure to lead; and lead regulations and advisories.
Source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
URL: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp.asp?id=96&tid=22
