Arizona Department of Health Services Home Page Banner
Table of Contents      The AZ Childhood Lead Screening Policy     Lead Poisoning/Prevention


Health Effects

Pathways to Lead Exposure Sources of Lead Exposure


Childhood Lead Poisoning in AZ Anticipatory Guidance Blood Lead Screening Recommendations



Diagnostic Testing For Children w/ Elevated Blood Lead Levels

Follow-Up Testing For Children w/ Elevated Blood Lead Levels Reporting of Elevated Blood Lead Levels and Follow-Up Svcs


Comprehensive Follow-Up Svcs

Clinical Mgmt Environmental Case Follow-Up


Mgmt of Lead Hazards

References Appendix A


Appendix B [PDF 79K] (Acrobat Reader™ needed for viewing)

Appendix C-1 Appendix C-2
Lead Poisoning and Prevention
 
Childhood lead poisoning is a totally preventable disease.  Health care providers and public health organizations have the responsibility to:  
 
  • Provide anticipatory guidance to prevent lead poisoning before it occurs 
  • Identify children who need screening, and 
  • Ensure that lead-poisoned children receive services.
blue rule

A downloadable version of The Screening Policy & Guidance for Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning in Arizona [PDF 586K] is available.  The download is in PDF format.  It is necessary to have Acrobat Reader™ on your machine to view the download. 

Permission to quote from or reproduce materials from this publication is granted when due acknowledgment is made.
  

ADHS Web Privacy Policy. This page last modified on December 29, 2004.
Copyright 2004 Arizona Department of Health Services. All rights reserved.
General comments, questions, or concerns:  ADHS Webmaster