Developing Brains Vulnerable to Lead Exposure
Young children are most vulnerable to
the effects of lead and other environmental toxins on the brain. The
results can be seen as delays in growth, behavior, and learning, which in
turn can have an impact on school success. Information on the structure
and growth of the brain, the impact of environmental toxins, how to
nurture brain development, and screening to identify delays can be found
on these pages.
Great
Beginnings: The First Years Last Forever (Exit
DHS - Wisconsin
Council on Children & Families) Describes
the growth of the brain and capacity for learning, how the brain must
be protected, and how learning can be fostered through specific
interactions with a baby.
In Harm's Way:
Toxic Threats to Child Development (Exit DHS
- Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility)
Describes how byproducts of an industrial
community are contributing to challenges children face to learn,
exercise self-control, and participate respectfully in social groups.
Managing
Elevated Blood Lead Levels Among Young Children (Exit
DHS - Center
for Disease Control) Developmental Assessment and Interventions references the latest
research on the effects of lead on brain development and discusses the need for
long-term developmental surveillance of children with a history of
lead poisoning.
Developmental
Surveillance and Screening of Infants and Young Children (PDF,
132KB) (Exit DHS - American
Association of Pediatrics) Provides
recommendations for screening infants and young children and
intervening with families to identify developmental delays and
disabilities in the primary care setting to assure access to early
intervention services.
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