Blood Lead Screening Project – AZ Dept. of Health Services Director's Blog

ADHS conducts drinking water screening in child care facilities across the state

By Cara Christ|2019-02-19T16:50:07-07:00February 19th, 2019|General, Preparedness|

Childhood lead poisoning is considered the most preventable environmental disease among young children. Lead poisoning can negatively affect children’s intelligence, behavior, hearing, and development. The most common sources of elevated blood lead levels in Arizona are lead-based paint found in homes built before 1978, imported goods such as spices, makeups, and ceramic pottery, lead in [...]

Blood Lead Screening Project to Identify at Risk Children

By Cory Nelson|2017-02-10T09:49:14-07:00April 16th, 2015|Prevention|

In Arizona more than 800 children each year are identified with elevated blood lead levels (EBLL). Even at low blood lead levels, children’s intelligence, behavior, hearing and growth can be irreparably damaged. Most children will not have any symptoms. The only way to detect lead poisoning is through a blood test. All children living in [...]