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Multiple Risk Factors for Lead Poisoning in Hispanic Sub-Populations: A Review.
- Source :
- Journal of Immigrant & Minority Health; Oct2010, Vol. 12 Issue 5, p715-725, 11p
- Publication Year :
- 2010
-
Abstract
- a result of recent media attention to lead (Pb) in consumer products, Pb exposure and toxicity to children has been placed back on the national agenda. This review presents the current literature on sources of Pb in Hispanic sub-populations in the broader context of national lead poisoning trends, sources, and exposure pathways. Pb poisoning among Hispanics is a multi-dimensional issue that is far more complex than for the general population in terms of environmental, cultural, and social dimensions. As a result, a higher percentage of Hispanic children have elevated blood lead levels compared to the general population. Given the additional risks that Hispanics face, all Hispanic children should be defined as “at risk” for lead exposure and included in targeted screening programs. This review concludes with specific public policy recommendations that directly address the increased risk of Pb poisoning to Hispanic children so that Pb will poison fewer children in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- LEAD poisoning -- Risk factors
RISK factors of environmental exposure
AGRICULTURAL laborers
CULTURE
DIET
ENVIRONMENTAL health
FOOD contamination
FOOD handling
HEALTH behavior
HISPANIC Americans
IMMIGRANTS
LEAD
HEALTH policy
NOMADS
PICA (Pathology)
POLLUTION
TRADITIONAL medicine
OCCUPATIONAL hazards
ENVIRONMENTAL exposure
SOCIOECONOMIC factors
BLOOD
CHILDREN
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15571912
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Immigrant & Minority Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 105093881
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-009-9245-8