• Public Health Consultation: Evaluation of Environmental Data: February 2009 [pdf1.38m]
• Public Health Consultation: Evaluation of Childhood Blood Lead: February 2009 [pdf 504k]
• USEPA Website

The DOH is providing information to area health care providers on lead and arsenic, for adult and pediatric patients. The following materials, which were developed by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, are included:

• Case Studies in Environmental Medicine: Taking an Exposure History
• Case Studies in Environmental Medicine: Pediatric Environmental Health
• Case Studies in Environmental Medicine: Lead Toxicity
• Case Studies in Environmental Medicine: Arsenic Toxicity
• ToxFAQs Chemical Agent Briefing Sheet: Lead
• ToxFAQs Chemical Agent Briefing Sheet: Arsenic
• Lead Toxicity Patient Education Sheet
• Online Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit Training

New Jersey’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention program is part of the DOH Division of Family Health Services. NJ State law requires that all children be screened for lead exposure at the ages of 12 and 24 months. Information on the program and screening can be found at the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention website. Parents should discuss concerns they have about their children’s exposures to lead from any source with their pediatrician or other health care provider.

The DOH was asked about dogs and exposures to lead. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, you should see your veterinarian.