MEMORANDUM ON LEAD POISONING IN CHILDREN This memorandum is divided into three parts: (1) the steps taken by the Paint Industry to prevent lead poisoning in children; (2) basic causes of lead poisoning in children, and (3) steps vhich will aid greatly in preventing lead poisoning. 1.

"Group to Fight Lead Poisoning -- Dr.

lead poisoning.

That such a diversion might occur is suggested by a brief abstract report of studies performed in rabbits aciitely poisoned by lead acetate.'1' It is apparent that there are major biochemical differences between lead poisoning in rabbits and humans, and also between acute lead poisoning and chronic.

Four patients who had suffered from lead poisoning in childhood were interviewed to illustrate the sequelae of their lead poisoning.

Chronic lead poisoning.

Month of admission to hospital of children with lead poisoning.

Lead poisoning in animals usually is recognized only when overt clinical signs of poisoning are apparent.

I nave not seen lead-poisoning in cattle, but I have little doubt that it occurs from time to time.

NlvIiVK IN KX PEE I MENTAL LEAD POISONING Tk iik s a Go .z i)Zik -^Ol n ik h iu .

Low blood lead content eliminates likelihood of impending poisoning.

Low blood lead content eliminates likelihood of impending poisoning.

This is why lead poisoning is always a danger where lead is melted.

K.: Lead poisoning.

In l9$6t the Veresnate test'* for lead poisoning wee raised at Broken Bill In claim for compensation for lead poisoning, A nicer there tec as* disabled as t result of chronic nephritis, Ha was twice exasined by the Statutory asdical board and a certificate that hie disablement was due to lead poisoning was refused.