Elevated blood lead level
Lead is a metal that occurs naturally in the environment. Everyone is exposed to very small amounts of lead through foods and water, but certain activities and jobs can expose people to higher amounts.
Lead can cause a variety of health problems depending on the amount present in the blood, age of the person and other health conditions.
Pregnant woman and children under 5 years of age are at higher risk of adverse health outcomes.
Notifiable condition
Elevated blood lead levels over a defined threshold is a notifiable condition.
Information for health professionals
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Document | Lead and health | NT Health |
| Document | Guideline for the reporting of elevated blood lead levels in the NT | NT Health |
| Document | Elevated blood lead levels: Clinical guidelines and public health management of elevated blood lead levels | NT Health |
| Form | Lead exposure questionnaire | NT Health |
| Webpage | National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) - lead blood levels | NHMRC |
Information for the public
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Webpage | Lead poisoning | Health direct |
| Webpage | Hunting with Lead Shot and your health | NT Health |
| Webpage | Magpie goose | NT Government |
Contact
Contact the Public Health Unit’s Centre for Disease Control.
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