Perspectives on Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention: Looking Back and Looking Ahead.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0376422 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1098-4275 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00314005 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Pediatrics Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: Elk Grove Village Il : American Academy of Pediatrics
      Original Publication: Springfield, Ill., Thomas.
    • Subject Terms:
      Environmental Exposure*/prevention & control ; Environmental Exposure*/adverse effects ; Lead Poisoning*/prevention & control ; Lead Poisoning*/epidemiology; Child ; Humans ; Firearms/legislation & jurisprudence ; Food Contamination/prevention & control ; United States/epidemiology
    • Abstract:
      Lead's neurotoxic properties and potential harmful effects to humans, particularly young children, have been recognized for decades, influencing public health policies to reduce its admixture in house paint and passenger car gasoline. We signal 3 emergent trends: firearm proliferation, complex international food supply chains, and equally complex product marketing strategies, which have opened opportunities for lead exposure to children from guns and ammunition, and lead contamination in children's food and consumer goods. Readers will also be apprised of Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and education strategies cultivated and advanced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its lead prevention partners. A national governmental policy update is included, as are future considerations.
      Competing Interests: CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES: The findings and conclusions in this commentary are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. The authors have no conflicts of interest relevant to this article to disclose.
      (Copyright © 2024 by the American Academy of Pediatrics.)
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    • Grant Information:
      CC999999 United States ImCDC Intramural CDC HHS
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20241001 Date Completed: 20241001 Latest Revision: 20241105
    • Publication Date:
      20241105
    • Accession Number:
      PMC11533920
    • Accession Number:
      10.1542/peds.2024-067808C
    • Accession Number:
      39352026