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Children's Defense Fund. 2006. Improving children's health: Understanding children's health disparities and promising approaches to address them. Washington, DC: Children's Defense Fund, 85 pp.

Annotation: This report identifies policies and practices that can advance the health of children by reducing health disparities. Beginning with an overview of these disparities and selected determinants of health outcomes, the report then documents disparities in outcomes across several major conditions affecting children and provides an analysis of several indicators related to children's health. The report also explores community strategies to reduce health disparities in several children's conditions (infant mortality and prenatal care, immunization, lead poisoning, dental care, asthma, and obesity) to begin to identify a framework for promising practices that can be used across communities. A community program is identified in each section, and additional programs are described in the appendix. A list of selected readings is included.

Keywords: Asthma, Child health, Children, Community action, Community programs, Immunization, Infant, Infant mortality, Lead poisoning, Obesity, Oral health, Pregnant women, Prenatal care

Clay K, Troesken W, Haines M. 2006. Lead pipes and child mortality. Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic Research, 39 pp. (NBER working paper series no. 12603)

Annotation: This paper uses national data from the public use sample of the 1900 Census of Population and data on city use of lead pipes in 1897 to estimate the effect of lead pipes on child mortality. The paper, which includes an abstract, introduces the issue and discusses the use of lead pipes, lead poisoning, child mortality in the 1900 and 1910 censuses, and the effect of lead pipes on child mortality. A conclusion and references are included. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables grouped together at the end of the report.

Keywords: Child mortality, History, Lead, Lead poisoning

CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. [2005]. CDC recommendations for lead poisoning prevention in newly arrived refugee children. Atlanta, GA: National Center for Environmental Health, 5 pp.

Annotation: This report provides recommendations for preventing lead poisoning among refugee children newly arrived in the United States. The report includes background information as well as recommendations in the following categories: (1) primary prevention of elevated blood lead levels, (2) identification of children with elevated blood lead levels, (3) early post-arrival evaluation and therapy, and (4) health education and outreach.

Keywords: Child health, Children, Evaluation, Health education, Immigrants, Lead poisoning, Outreach, Prevention, Refugees

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2005. Preventing lead poisoning in young children: A statement. (5th rev. ed.). Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 103 pp.

Annotation: This report presents recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the areas of sources and pathways of lead exposure, the role of the pediatric healthcare provider, the role of state and local public agencies, screening, diagnostic evaluation and medical management of children with elevated blood lead levels, and management of lead hazards in the environment of the individual child and in the community. Appendices give a capillary sampling protocol and a summary of those parts of the lead statement that are most important for the pediatric health care provider.

Keywords: Child health, Lead poisoning

Enterprise and the National Center for Healthy Housing. 2005. What family child care providers can do about lead. Columbia, MD: National Center for Healthy Housing, 4 pp.

Annotation: This fact sheet, which is geared toward child care providers, offers information about what they can do to prevent lead poisoning in the children they care for. The fact sheet provides background information about lead poisoning and outlines strategies for protecting the home against the dangers of lead. A checklist that can help determine whether a home is safe is included.

Keywords: Child care, Child care workers, Child health, Consumer education materials, Lead poisoning, Prevention, Safety, Young children

Proscio T. 2004. Healthy housing, healthy families: Toward a national agenda for affordable healthy homes. Columbia, MD: Enterprise Foundation, National Center for Healthy Housing, 19 pp.

Annotation: This report examines emerging trends that point to progress in improving the health prospects of low-income families through practices and policies for providing a decent and affordable home. The report discusses the history of the connection between public health and affordable housing, the health risks associated with poor housing, lead exposure in the home, evidence and standards for healthy housing, harnessing market forces to improve housing conditions through Air Plus for cleaner indoor air, forming coalitions for voluntary change, and healthy housing at the grassroots. A conclusion and endnotes are included.

Keywords: Air pollution, Asthma, Coalitions, Community programs, Environmental health, Health, Housing, Housing programs, Lead poisoning, Low income groups, Public policies

National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Advisory Committee on Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention. 2004. Preventing lead exposure in young children: A housing-based approach to primary prevention of lead poisoning. Atlanta, GA: Advisory Committee on Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention, National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 58 pp.

Annotation: This report presents recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention for a housing-based approach to primary prevention of childhood lead poisoning to accelerate progress toward meeting the Healthy People 2010 objective of eliminating elevated blood lead levels defined as at or above 10 micrograms per deciliter in children. The report is geared primarily toward state and local health departments responsible for childhood lead poisoning, local programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and all other partners in primary prevention. The report, which includes an executive summary, presents eight elements of a comprehensive program for primary prevention of childhood lead poisoning. The report also discusses childhood lead poisoning as a public health problem. The report included six appendices: (1) sample roles and responsibilities for primary prevention of childhood lead poisoning, (2) options for targeting high-risk families with young children, (3) developing and codifying specifications for lead-safe housing treatments, (4) intersections of primary and secondary prevention, and (5) resources. References are included.

Keywords: Child health, Families, Housing, Infant health, Lead poisoning, Low income groups, Prevention, Public health, Young children

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Child and Adolescent Health Program. [2003]. Childhood lead poisoning in New Jersey: annual report, fiscal year 20__. Trenton, NJ: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Child and Adolescent Health Program, 53 pp.

Annotation: This annual report provides a summary of the lead poisoning testing and results as well as abatement program activities in New Jersey during fiscal year 2003. Chapter topics include testing children for lead poisoning, children with elevated blood lead, and environmental investigations by local health departments. The report also outlines the planning process, accomplishments, and initiatives planned for addressing childhood lead poisoning in New Jersey. The appendices include municipal data tables for cities with populations over 35, 000, environmental investigation status by local health department jurisdiction, reasons why lead poisoning in children is a priority for New Jersey, and an overview of the state's lead poisoning surveillance system.

Fiscal Year 2003

Keywords: Child health, Data, Environmental influences, Lead poisoning, Lead poisoning testing, New Jersey, Population surveillance, Program descriptions, Public health agencies, State programs

Deinard A. 2002. Does Education Limit Lead Burden?: [Final report]. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota School of Medicine, 51 pp.

Annotation: Lead abatement is a costly and disruptive secondary prevention procedure that benefits only those who live in the abated home. Primary prevention interventions—which may be less expensive and reach more people—are necessary. This study assessed the efficacy of a community-based, intensive, culturally specific educational intervention for the primary prevention of lead burden. The study hypothesized that lead levels of children whose mothers received the intensive education will remain lower than those of children whose mothers receive basic education, and that mothers receiving the intervention will perform better on knowledge-based tests than will mothers who do not. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: American Indians, Asians-All others, Blacks, Hispanics-All others, Hispanics–Mexican Americans, Hispanics–Puerto Ricans, Infants, Lead Poisoning Prevention, Lead Poisoning Screening, MCH Research, Newborn infants, Parent Education, Parents, Peer Counseling, Preschool children, Research, Toddlers

Harvey B, ed. 2002. Managing elevated blood lead levels among young children: Recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 128 pp.

Annotation: This report, which is geared toward health departments, case managers, primary care physicians, and others, defines elements of case management and offers assessment and management guidelines for the testing and treatment of children with elevated blood lead levels. The report discusses home environment investigation and interventions, medical evaluation and treatment, nutritional assessment and dietary modification, developmental surveillance and interventions, and education for caregivers. The report also discusses the importance of state laws, regulations, and financing related to lead-abatement efforts. Each chapter begins with a summary table of specific management recommendations and concludes with suggestions for further research. A glossary, references, and statistical data in chart and table formats are provided throughout the report.

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Keywords: Assessment, Blood testing, Case management, Consumer education, Dietary assessment, Environmental exposure, Intervention, Lead poisoning, Lead poisoning prevention programs, Low income groups, Medical evaluation, Model programs, Nutritional status, Professional training, Young children

Alliance to End Childhood Lead Poisoning. [2001]. Track, monitor, and respond: Three keys to better lead screening for children in Medicaid. [Washington, DC]: Alliance to End Childhood Lead Poisoning, 7 pp.

Annotation: This report provides information on tracking, monitoring, and responding to lead screening efforts of managed care plans and health care providers. The primary audience is people in regional, state, and local Medicaid offices with responsibility for carrying out policy of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on lead screening and follow-up care for young Medicaid beneficiaries. The report is divided into three sections: the tracking section has recommendations on collecting essential information on lead screening; the monitoring section suggests strategies for utilizing this information; and the responding section is a case-study of a response to health care providers based on tracking and performance monitoring.

Keywords: Case studies, Children, Lead poisoning prevention programs, Lead poisoning screening, Medicaid, Models

Physicians for Social Responsibility. [2001]. Lead: What health care providers should know. Washington, DC: Physicians for Social Responsibility, 4 pp. (Drinking water fact sheet; no. 8)

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about lead and drinking water. It answers the following questions: (1) What is lead and why is there concern about its presence in drinking water? (2) What are the health effects of lead in drinking water? (3) Which populations are most succeptible to the health effects of lead? (4) How is lead regulated in drinking water? (5) What can health professionals do to reduce the public health threat from lead in drinking water? The fact sheet also provides a list of sources for additional information and guidance, as well as a reference list.

Keywords: Child health, Environmental health, Infant health, Lead poisoning, Public health, Water pollution

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control. 2001. Lead paint safety: A field guide for painting, home maintenance, and renovation work. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control, 80 pp.

Annotation: This guide, designed for workers and contractors, is one part of a comprehensive approach to lead safety in the home. Instructions and illustrations provide detailed explanations of how to protect homes and their occupants when painting or doing maintenance or renovation work in older homes that could contain lead paint. A resources section is included.

Keywords: Health, Lead, Lead poisoning, Resource materials

U.S. President's Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children. 2000. Eliminating childhood lead poisoning: A Federal strategy targeting lead paint hazards. Washington, DC: U.S. President's Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children, 46 pp., appendix (28 pp.).

Annotation: This report presents a coordinated federal program to eliminate childhood lead poisoning in the United States. It describes the sources of lead poisoning; the costs and benefits of making homes lead safe; and federal agency roles on lead poisoning prevention. Budget summaries for FY 1999, 2000, and 2001 (proposed) are included.

Keywords: Household safety, Housing, Lead poisoning prevention programs, Research methodology

National Parent Consortium. 2000. Bright Futures for families: Lead poisoning . Washington, DC: National Parent Consortium, 8 pp.

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Keywords: Bright Futures, Families , Lead poisoning, Prevention

U.S. General Accounting Office. 1999. Lead poisoning: Federal health care programs are not effectively reaching at-risk children. Washington, DC: U.S. General Accounting Office, 15 pp. (Hiscock Collection; related)

Annotation: This report is a review of federal activities for ensuring that at-risk children receive screening and treatment for lead poisoning; in particular it focuses on the risk for children served by federal health care programs. The report discusses: the continuing problem of elevated blood lead levels; lack of screening by federal programs; factors that affect screening rates; and problems that hinder follow-up treatment and other services. Conclusions, recommendations and agency comments and evaluation are included.

Keywords: EPSDT, Federal legislation, Lead poisoning, Lead poisoning prevention programs

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 1999. Lead in your home: A parent's reference guide. Washington, DC: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 70 pp.

Annotation: This guidebook, which is geared toward parents, provides Environmental Protection Agency recommendations for how to reduce a family's risk of lead exposure and prevent lead poisoning. Suggestions range from simple steps that can be taken right away to more rigorous procedures to permanently remove lead from the home. Topics covered include (1) basics about lead, (2) reducing the risk, (3) protecting children, (4) what you need to know before working on your home, (5) remodelling and renovation, (6) interim controls, (7) abatement, and (8) cleaning up lead waste. Each chapter begins with a list of quick tips that highlight the most important information presented in the chapter. Four appendices list hotlines, organizations, and other sources of information about lead-related issues. The guidebook concludes with a glossary.

Keywords: Child health, Environmental exposure, Families, Lead, Lead poisoning, Parents, Prevention, Risk management

U.S. General Accounting Office. 1998. Medicaid: Elevated blood lead levels in children. Washington, DC: U.S. General Accounting Office, 11 pp.

Annotation: This report provides information on the degree to which harmful blood lead levels exist in Medicaid covered children, and the extent of blood level screening done on Medicaid covered children. This report covers only children aged 1–5. The analysis is based on information from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Appendices present information on the methodology and use of NHANES data, and statistical data on upper and lower limits for estimates.

Keywords: Child health, Lead poisoning, Medicaid, Screening

Epstein SG, Taylor AB, Brown MJ. 1998. Coordinating care from clinic to community: Quality standards for serving children and families affected by environmental lead hazards. Boston, MA: New England SERVE, 96 pp. (Walker; NESERVE)

Annotation: This monograph guides the development of family centered systems of care for children affected by exposure to lead, identifies key elements of quality care for children who have moderate to severe blood lead levels or lead poisoning, and outlines community and state level responsibilities for prevention and care coordination. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Children, Community programs, Coordination, Family centered services, Lead poisoning, Service coordination, State programs

National Conference of State Legislatures, Health Care Program. 1997. Health care legislation 19__. Denver, CO: National Conference of State Legislatures, annual.

Annotation: This annual compilation summarizes laws and resolutions pertinent to maternal and child health issues passed by the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Topics include: access, accidents/safety, coordination, data/quality, emergency medical services, environmental hazards, financing, immunization, injury prevention, insurance/managed care, legal/ethical issues, Medicaid, minority health, newborn screening, nutrition, oral health, pharmaceuticals, prenatal care/infant mortality, prevention and primary care, providers, school health, special health needs/diseases, substance abuse (maternal and infants), and women's health. Appendices list the states' bill numbers. This publication was previously called "Maternal and Child Health Legislation" and "Health Care Legislation: With a Special Focus on Maternal and Child Health and Primary Care."

Keywords: Adolescent health, Child abuse, Child care, Child care policy, Child health, Health education, Immunization, Injuries, Lead poisoning, Maternal health, Medicaid, Minority health, Neonatal screening, State legislation

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