Prevalence of elevated blood lead levels and evaluation of a lead-risk-screening questionnaire in rural Minnesota.Lead and Public Health Erik Millstone millstone Either of two flat, round stones used for grinding grain to make flour. The stationary bottom stone is carved with shallow grooved channels that radiate from the centre. The upper stone rotates horizontally, and has a central hole through which grain is poured. (1997) Lead is the most serious and widespread poison in our environment, and it can cause serious damage to the mental development of young children at relatively low levels. The greatest hazards arise from old leaded paint in houses, schools, and workplaces, and from old leaded pipes that carry drinking water drinking water supply of water available to animals for drinking supplied via nipples, in troughs, dams, ponds and larger natural water sources; an insufficient supply leads to dehydration; it can be the source of infection, e.g. leptospirosis, salmonellosis, or of poisoning, e.g. . Lead and Public Health is the first book to offer an accessible and authoritative guide on the subject. Focusing on the evidence concerning children--and making use of previously unpublished government research--it provides background on the scientific debate about the toxicology of lead and examines the impacts on human health. The regulatory programs of 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. and the United Kingdom are assessed, and further appropriate steps are suggested. 216 pages, softcover. Member: $32. Nonmember: $37.50. Catalog #833. Lead Poisoning lead poisoning or plumbism (plŭm`bĭz'əm), intoxication of the system by organic compounds containing lead. : Exposure, Abatement, Regulation Joseph J. Breen and Cindy R. Stroup (1995) This volume, divided into four sections that comprise 30 in-depth chapters, constitutes a comprehensive resource on lead. It highlights issues of abatement and exposure, and discusses programs and policies, chemical measurement, sampling methods, and statistical analysis. 281 pages, hardcover. Member: $97. Nonmember: $113.50. Catalog #657. Library Corner is designed to supplement the articles in each issue by describing additional information resources (1) The data and information assets of an organization, department or unit. See data administration. (2) Another name for the Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) department. See IT. pertaining to featured topics. If a particular Journal article piques your interest, check the Library Corner--more information may be available. For your convenience, the sources cited in Library Corner will be available for purchase through NEHA NEHA National Environmental Health Association NEHA National Executive Housekeepers Association NEHA Northern Estates Homeowners Association (Indianapolis, Indiana) . |
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