Lead Screening Among Immigrant Children Seeking Humanitarian Protection in New York and Massachusetts, 2022-2024.

Key Points

• The study aims to assess the need for lead screening and anemia prevention among immigrant children seeking humanitarian protection.
• Identified newcomer populations in New York and Massachusetts.
• Evaluated current screening practices for EBLL and anemia.
• Engaged with clinicians and public health professionals.
• Recommendations for increased screening and prevention strategies were made.
• The importance of addressing EBLL and anemia in newcomer populations was highlighted.