Lead
Screenings
Lead
poisoning is a condition caused by the swallowing or inhaling
of lead. Young Children face the greatest risks because their
bodies absorb lead more easily, and because they are more
apt to put things into their mouths. Pediatricians who see
children between the ages of six months and six years old
should conduct universal lead screenings. The Columbia County
Department of Health provides lead screenings by appointment for
children under age 6 who have no medical insurance. |
