Children & lead poisoning: Innovative product detects the presence of lead now available to the public.PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 1996--The Journal of the American Medical Association's (JAMA JAMA abbr. Journal of the American Medical Association ) recent reports regarding lead poisoning lead poisoning or plumbism (plŭm`bĭz'əm), intoxication of the system by organic compounds containing lead. in children have heightened concern among parents and care-takers everywhere. Carolina Environment Inc. is responding to the latest fear by offering the public, an economical, simple home testing kit for the detection of lead in or on surfaces. The product, KNOW LEAD, identifies the presence of lead quickly, easily and safely and economically. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. JAMA's recent studies, nearly 10% of the children in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. ages six and under, or 1.7 million, are currently affected victims of lead poisoning. The United States Public Health Service United States Public Health Service (USPHS), n.pr a major division of the Department of Health and Human Services. The USPHS provides oversight of the following agencies: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Food and Drug Administration estimates one out of six children under the age of six has enough lead in their blood to place them in what scientists consider the risky zone. With prevention being the only cure to lead poisoning, it is critical to locate potential sources of lead in the home. Although adults are susceptible to lead poisoning, children remain at the highest risk due to the natural instinct to introduce non-food items into their bodies. The effects of lead poisoning include learning disabilities, hyperactivity hyperactivity, excessive physical activity of emotional or physiological origin, usually seen in young children; one of the components of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. , decreased growth, kidney and heart disease and even brain damage. The most recent information from JAMA suggests that delinquent delinquent 1) adj. not paid in full amount or on time. 2) n. short for an underage violator of the law as in juvenile delinquent. DELINQUENT, civil law. He who has been guilty of some crime, offence or failure of duty. behavior in children is a direct result of lead poisoning. Common lead-contaminated areas include older play equipment and chipping paint from older sinks, tubs and walls. KNOW LEAD proves to be an effective method of locating sources of lead, hopefully reducing the number of poisoned victims. KNOW LEAD is now available to the public at major stores nationwide. If the product cannot be located, it may be ordered directly from Carolina Environment at 800/448-LEAD. Each kit includes four complete tests and retails for $14.95. CONTACT: Carolina Environment Inc., Philadelphia Meredith Young, 215/627-8011 |
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