Jane Lin-Fu papers

Collection

Identifier: HMD MS ACC 2019-021

Abstract

Reading files (chron files) documenting the pediatrician Dr. Lin-Fu's career working for the Bureau of Health Care Delivery and Assistance, Division of Maternal and Child Health as an expert in lead poisoning in children and the health effects of environmental lead pollution. Her 1967 article "Lead poisoning in children", 1972 article "Undue absorption of lead in children", along with the 1971 Surgeon General's Policy Statement on Medical Aspects of Childhood Lead Poisoning, helped define new scientific measures of blood levels as indicators of lead poisoning in children exposed to lead paint and define lead poisning as an American health crisis. Her work helped reset definitions of what was considered 'normal' levels of lead in blood for children, new clinical definitions of lead toxicity for childern and adults, defining what are 'safe' levels of lead exposure, and advocating for exposure prevention techniques.

Dates

Creation: 1971-1991

Extent

3.75 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Creator

Lin-Fu, Jane S. (Person)

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Access Restrictions

Unprocessed collection. Access is restricted. PII. Contains article peer reviews and external project/grant review information interspersed throughout the collection. See Reference Librarian for information regarding access.

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