the dangers for children Millstone, Erik. creator text bibliography dcu Washington, D.C Taylor & Francis c1997 1997 monographic eng

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viii, 216 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Lead is the most serious and widespread poison in our environment, and can cause serious damage to the mental development of young children at relatively low levels. Taking lead out of petrol has dealt with only one source of exposure: the most serious hazards arise from old leaded paint in our homes, schools and workplaces, and from the old leaded pipes that can carry our drinking water. This is the first book to offer an accessible and authoritative guide to the subject. Focussing on the evidence concerning children - and making use of previously unpublished governmental research - it gives the background to the scientific debate about the toxicology of lead, and examines the impacts on human health. The regulatory regimes of the US and UK are assessed and further appropriate steps are suggested. For over 20 years, scientific evidence has accumulated showing how harmful current exposure to lead is: yet neither the UK nor the US government has faced up to the facts. Lead and Public Health is a persuasive account of the implications of, and possible solutions for, this crucial issue. Erik Millstone. Includes bibliographical references [p. 179-211] and index. Lead poisoning Risk factors Lead poisoning in children Risk factors Lead Environmental aspects Lead Poisoning Environmental Exposure Public Policy United States Public Policy Great Britain RA1231.L4 M53 1997 615.9 MIL QV 292 M657L 1997 1853834467 (hbk : alk. paper) 1853833118 (pbk. : alk. paper) 97022574 DNLM/DLC 970618 20150120184938.0 4056889