In Peru, studies by the National Health Institute, academic researchers and international organizations unveil high blood lead levels among children in several regions, especially in areas where mining activity takes place. So far, only the National Center for Epidemiology, Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) has attempted to profile lead exposure in Peruvian children at the national level.
We conducted an assessment to better understand the current efforts in monitoring and managing lead exposure among children in Peru. During the assessment, the team reviewed existing literature and government regulations, summarized current procedures to identify children with lead exposure, identified laboratories with the capacity to test lead in blood, and provided recommendations to improve the monitoring and management of lead exposure in Peru.
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