4114.0: Tuesday, November 14, 2000 - 12:30 PM

Abstract #10507

Change in blood lead levels from relocation

Pat McLaine, RN, MPH, Sherry Dixon, PhD, and Wendy Shields, MPH. National Center for Lead-Safe Housing, 10227 Wincopin Circle, Suite 205, Columbia, MD 21044, 410-772-2778, pmclaine@enterprisefoundation.org

The Kennedy Krieger Institute of Baltimore relocated 50 families of lead poisoned children to lead safe housing. Change in blood levels for non-chelated children who relocated were compared to changes in a similar group who did not relocate. Relocating children to lead safe housing appears to have a statistically significant effect on their blood levels as compared to children who were not relocated but who were managed by the same program. Results of a statistical model that determines the effect of relocation on blood levels over time will also be presented.

Learning Objectives: Sessionn participants will be able to describe the effect of relocation on blood lead levels

Keywords: Lead,

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

The 128th Annual Meeting of APHA