TY  - CHAP
M1  - Book, Section
TI  - Lead Poisoning (Plumbism)
A1  - Hay, Jr, William W.
A1  - Levin, Myron J.
A1  - Deterding, Robin R.
A1  - Abzug, Mark J.
PY  - 2017
T2  - Quick Medical Diagnosis & Treatment Pediatrics
AB  - Usually  occurs  insidiously  in  children  younger  than  age  5  yearsMost  likely  sources  includeFlaking  leaded  paintArtist's  paintsFruit  tree  spraysSolderBrass  alloysHome-glazed  potteryFumes  from  burning  batteriesForeign  country  remediesOnly  paint  containing  <  1%  lead  is  safe  for  interior  use  (eg,  furniture,  toys)Repetitive  ingestions  of  small  amounts  of  lead  are  far  more  serious  than  a  single  massive  exposureToxic  effects  are  likely  to  occur  if  more  than  0.5  mg  of  lead  per  day  is  absorbedIn  the  United  States,  lead  levels  continue  to  decline  and  are  more  common  abroad,  so  particular  attention  should  be  paid  to  immigrant  and  refugee  populations  or  use  of  foreign  remedies  
SN  - 
PB  - McGraw-Hill Education
CY  - New York, NY
Y2  - 2024/04/18
UR  - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1145456669
ER  -