Oral

This session touches on many aspects of lead exposure and poisoning, with a particular emphasis on children. Highlights presented include the varied sources of lead exposure and the differential risk factors associated with US immigrant populations. Innovative tools, like GIS, reveal how neighborhoods with greater exposure risk can be identified. The session concludes with a critical examination of issues associated with pediatric lead screening.

Session Objectives: 1. To recognize the varied sources of lead exposure. 2. To articulate the different risk factors of US immigrant populations. 3. To be generally familiar with tools used to identify neighborhoods at greater risk. 4. To recognize lead screening clinical practice patterns.