Lead Poisoning Risk
Pediatricians play a key role in preventing lead exposure, identifying and treating lead poisoning and advocating for public health measures to address the problem.
Links & Resources
- LeadCare II Analyzer Project
The CLPPP seeks to reduce childhood lead exposure in Idaho through various activities including strengthening pediatric blood lead testing and reporting. One major barrier identified by medical providers to increase blood lead testing is accessibility to equipment. To address this barrier, the CLPPP purchased a limited number of LeadCare II analyzers in October 2024. The LeadCare II analyzers are point of care testing devices that can be easily used during an office visit to test a person’s blood lead level. The CLPPP is offering the LeadCare II analyzers at no cost for medical providers who meet certain criteria and enter into a data sharing agreement with the DHW’s Division of Public Health. To receiving additional information about the LeadCare II analyzer, contact Kelly Berg at 208-608-2847 or Kelly.berg@dhw.idaho.gov. - Lead Risk Assessment 2023 (pdf)
- Lead Risk Assessment Recommendations (pdf)
- Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Newsletter – June 2023 (pdf)
- Lead Risk Assessment – Spanish (pdf)
- Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Newsletter (pdf)
- Teens and tweens: Beware of cosmetics with toxic ingredients (website)
- Eliminating Lead in Schools and Child Care Facilities (pdf)
- Survey of Family Physicians and Pediatricians for Prevention of Childhood Lead Poisoning (pdf)
- Lead and Drinking Water: Information for Health Professionals Across the United States (PEHSU Fact Sheet) (pdf)