Prevention of Pica, the Major Cause of Lead Poisoning in Children.

de la Burde, Brigitte; Reames, Betty

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ERIC Number: EJ093719

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Publication Date: 1973

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Prevention of Pica, the Major Cause of Lead Poisoning in Children

de la Burde, Brigitte; Reames, Betty

American Journal of Public Health, 63, 8, 737-743, Aug 73

Describes a study undertaken to establish a basis for various methods to combat the ingestion of plaster or paint containing lead by children from the lower socio-economic level. Stresses the need for the removal of substandard housing, case-finding, and early treatment of lead poisoning. (Author/SF)

Descriptors: Child Care, Child Welfare, Disadvantaged Environment, Housing Deficiencies, Lead Poisoning, Minority Group Children, Parent Education, Parent Responsibility, Preschool Children, Public Health

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