Establishing lead in air and water standards in the United States of America
Davis, J.Michael.; Grant, L.D.
Salud Publica de Mexico 45 Suppl. 2: S237-S243
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0036-3634 PMID: 14746010 Document Number: 555801
Lead regulations and standards have resulted in a lower exposure to lead in the general population of the United States of America. This paper highlights some of the know-how developed through lead-containing experiences, particularly regarding lead content in air and water. The availability of a solid and clear scientific knowledge is central to the success of these policies. Collateral effects of some air-related standards show the extent to which problem-oriented efforts may be beneficial in other areas, inasmuch as they may have untoward consequences if careful planning and evaluation are not considered. Finally, this paper presents a discussion of the differences between centralized and decentralized approaches to lead exposure control. The English version of this paper is available at: http://www.insp.mx/salud/index.html.