1. GET THE LEAD OUT! Dorothy Merritt, MD

2. Lead –Who Is Affected The Most Blood-brain barrier is not complete until 6 months of age so lead can be absorbed by CNS of fetus and young child ( lead crosses placenta). Absorption of lead is estimated to be as much as FIVE TO TEN TIMES GREATER in infants and young children than in adults. Needleman H. Ann Rev Med 2004;55:209-222

6. Lead glaze used on plate imported from Portugal and sold at American Home Furnishings

9. Total = 12,712 Section 44 of The Construction Chart Book, Fourth Edition, December 2007 - Distribution of workers with BLLs greater than or equal to 25 µg/dL, by industry, 2003-2004

10. Number of workers with BLLs greater than or equal to 25 or 40 µg/dL , by detailed construction sector, 2003-2004 1,051 406 412 92 70 41 41 39 14 Section 44 of The Construction Chart Book, Fourth Edition, December 2007

17. Lead Toxicity in the US 2010 Blood lead levels: NHANES STUDIES (Reflects 30-60 day exposure) Bone lead levels : NIH STUDIES (Reflects LIFETIME exposure) Measured by urine “challenge” test

23. Check list for heavy metal symptoms used in our clinic