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ArticleEnvironmental health perspectives2024

A Snapshot of Lead in Consumer Products Across Four US Jurisdictions.

Kate Porterfield, Paromita Hore, Stephen G Whittaker, Katie M Fellows, Anshu Mohllajee, Shakoora Azimi-Gaylon, Berna Watson, Isabel Grant, Richard Fuller

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Article in Environmental health perspectives, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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9 authors.

Kate PorterfieldPure Earth, New York, New York, USA.ORCID 0009-0000-0234-7671
Paromita HoreBureau of Environmental Disease and Injury Prevention, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, New York, USA.
Stephen G WhittakerHazardous Waste Management Program in King County, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Katie M FellowsHazardous Waste Management Program in King County, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Anshu MohllajeeChildhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch, California Department of Public Health, Richmond, California, USA.
Shakoora Azimi-GaylonCenter for Environmental Health, Oakland, California, USA.
Berna WatsonChildhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch, California Department of Public Health, Richmond, California, USA.
Isabel GrantPure Earth, New York, New York, USA.
Richard FullerPure Earth, New York, New York, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFollowing the removal of lead from gasoline, paint and pipes were thought to be the main sources of lead exposure in the United States. However, consumer products, such as certain spices, ceramic and metal cookware, traditional health remedies, and cultural powders, are increasingly recognized as important sources of lead exposure across the United States.

objectiveThis paper reviews data from four US jurisdictions that conduct in-home investigations for children with elevated blood lead levels (BLLs) to examine the prevalence of lead exposures associated with consumer products, in comparison with housing-related sources.

methodsAuthors reviewed investigation data (2010-2021) provided by California, Oregon, New York City, and King County, Washington, and compared the extent of lead exposures associated with housing-related vs. consumer products-related sources. DISCUSSION: The proportion of investigations identifying consumer products-related sources of lead exposure varied by jurisdiction (range: 15%-38%). A review of US CDC and US FDA alerts and New York City data indicates that these types of lead-containing products are often sourced internationally, with many hand carried into the United States during travel. Based on surveillance data, we believe that US immigrant and refugee communities are at an increased risk for lead exposures associated with these products. To engage health authorities, there is a need for evidentiary data. We recommend implementing a national product surveillance database systematically tracking data on consumer products tested by childhood lead poisoning prevention programs

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Environmental ExposureLeadCaliforniaEnvironmental PollutantsHousehold ProductsHousingHumansLead PoisoningNew York CityOregonUnited StatesWashingtonEnvironmental PollutantsLead

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PMCPMC11251510

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