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D M Tejeda1, D D Wyatt, B R Rostek

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco 94118.

Pediatrics
|February 1, 1994
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lead poisoning questionnaire effectively screens for elevated lead levels in children. Questions about home environment factors, like chipping paint, are strong indicators of potential lead exposure.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Environmental Health
  • Public Health Surveillance
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Lead poisoning remains a significant public health concern, particularly in young children.
  • Early identification of elevated lead levels is crucial to prevent long-term health effects.
  • Screening tools are essential for identifying at-risk children in clinical settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lead poisoning questionnaire as a screening tool.
  • To determine the sensitivity and specificity of specific questionnaire items for detecting elevated blood lead levels.
  • To assess the overall utility of the CDC questionnaire in a general pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study was conducted in a pediatric clinic and private practices.

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  • Venous blood lead levels were measured in 485 children aged 9 months to 6 years.
  • A five-question CDC questionnaire was administered to primary caretakers of 330 children, and responses were compared with lead levels.

    • Main Results:

    • Elevated lead levels (≥10 µg/dL) were found in 7% of children.
    • Positive responses regarding chipping paint and home remodeling were significantly associated with elevated lead levels (P = .0001).
    • Questions about the home environment demonstrated high sensitivity (70-74%) and negative predictive values (97-98%) for detecting elevated lead levels.

    Conclusions:

    • The CDC lead poisoning questionnaire is an effective screening tool for identifying children with elevated lead levels in this population.
    • Questions focusing on the home environment (chipping paint, remodeling) are more sensitive indicators of elevated lead levels than traditional risk factors.
    • The questionnaire, particularly when considering the CDC's high-risk definition, offers high sensitivity and negative predictive value for lead poisoning screening.