Lead Screening Policy & Guidance - Lead Exposure Sources

Office of Environmental Health

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

Sources of Lead Exposure

Lead-based paint, if the paint is deteriorating or disturbed (remodeling)
Household dust that contains residues from lead-based paint
Lead-contaminated soil
Water
Imported pottery used for cooking and storing food
Folk remedies containing lead
Some imported crayons, toys, and lead toy soldiers
Some imported vinyl mini-blinds and vertical blinds
Mines, smelters, brass/copper foundries
Firing ranges, bullets, fishing weights, sinkers
Automotive radiator repair and automotive batteries
Stained glass making and ceramics
Occupational take-home exposure; adults who bring lead dust home on their clothes.

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