Getting the Lead Out: The Complete Resource on How to Prevent and Cope with Lead Poisoning

Front Matter....Pages i-xv
Introduction....Pages 1-4
Front Matter....Pages 5-5
Lead Poisoning: A Background....Pages 7-14
The Sources of Lead Poisoning....Pages 15-23
Front Matter....Pages 25-25
Basic Prevention....Pages 27-32
Diagnosing Lead Poisoning....Pages 33-40
Front Matter....Pages 41-41
Environmental Investigation and Intervention....Pages 43-52
Nutrition and Lead Poisoning....Pages 53-57
Medical Evaluation and Treatment....Pages 58-66
Front Matter....Pages 67-67
Getting Appropriate Educational Services....Pages 69-75
The Psychosocial Impacts of Lead Poisoning....Pages 76-84
Front Matter....Pages 85-85
Lead in Paint and Dust....Pages 87-93
Identifying Lead Paint Hazards....Pages 94-102
Preparing for Lead Paint Hazard Control....Pages 103-113
Lead Paint Hazard Control Measures....Pages 114-125
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Lead in Soil....Pages 129-134
Lead in Food....Pages 135-140
Lead in Drinking Water....Pages 141-152
Front Matter....Pages 153-153
Suing for Personal Injury....Pages 155-164
Community Organizing....Pages 165-176
Public Policy....Pages 177-184
Back Matter....Pages 185-272