CDC lead poisoning prevention and treatment recommendations for refugee children

The risk for lead exposure is higher in many countries from which children are adopted than in the United States. Sources of lead exposure vary by country. Concern exists about children adopted from overseas who may have been exposed in their home countries.1. Background -- 2. Exposure routes -- 3. Signs and symptoms -- 4. Blood lead testing -- 5. Post-arrival evaluation and therapy -- 6. Treatment -- 7. Long-term sequelae.201