A community-based intervention for low-income families to reduce children's blood lead levels between 3-9.9 g/Dl

Introduction: In 2012, the Center for Disease Control announced children's blood lead levels (BLLs) above 5 g/dL should be provided assistance, as no level of lead exposure is safe.Method: A community-based randomized controlled trial targeting children from low-income families (BLLs: 3-9.9 g/dL) was implemented utilizing educational and environmental tactics.Results: All groups evidenced a significant decrease in children's BLLs and a significant increase in lead knowledge, but no main effects based on group assignment. When compared to a post-hoc passive control group, all intervention groups evidenced significant BLL reduction.Discussion: Findings are discussed in terms of low-cost primary prevention initiatives and mechanisms explaining intervention efficacy.