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Lead Poisoning (cont.)

CDC provides technical and financial assistance to state and local childhood lead poisoning prevention programs. These programs are working to ensure that screening, lead-hazard reduction, new legislation, and other prevention mechanisms occur throughout the country.
CDC has established a national system to identify children with elevated blood lead levels.
CDC provides guidance for the proper care of children after they are identified as having elevated blood lead levels.
CDC provides national guidance and policy for the prevention of childhood lead poisoning. CDC will continue to work with state and local areas to improve capacity and provide guidance.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov)

Last Editorial Review: 4/25/2005

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