Various aspects of lead poisoning and its control are the focus of this document which consists of edited speeches presented at childhood lead poisoning conferences in Wilmington, Delaware and Chicago, Illinois. Among the topics discussed are a) the role of Federal and State governments in lead poison control; b) the local government role, especially local health and housing departments; c) the role of the lead industry; d) treatment of lead poisoning for both ambulatory and hospitalized patients; e) legal and medical responsibility; and f) the development of lead poison control programs. (HMD)