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Childhood lead poisoning and managed care

M Weitzman1, J R Campbell, S Schaffer

  • 1University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, New York, USA.

Journal of Public Health Management and Practice : JPHMP
|December 8, 1997
PubMed

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Childhood lead poisoning impacts impoverished children, requiring integrated health and social services. Managed care changes present both opportunities and risks for preventing and treating this serious condition.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Childhood lead poisoning disproportionately affects impoverished children.
  • Significant changes in human services, including child health services, are underway.
  • Managed care is reshaping primary care delivery and service linkages.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the impact of managed care changes on childhood lead poisoning prevention and treatment.
  • To identify potential opportunities and dangers associated with these healthcare system shifts.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current trends in child health services and managed care.
  • Analysis of potential effects on primary care access, content, and inter-service coordination.

Main Results:

  • Managed care may alter primary care sites, service content, and crucial linkages to public health, nutrition, housing, mental health, education, and social services.
  • These changes could either enhance or hinder efforts to prevent and treat childhood lead poisoning.

Conclusions:

  • Managed care presents a complex landscape for addressing childhood lead poisoning.
  • Strategic planning is essential to leverage opportunities and mitigate dangers for vulnerable children.

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