Pediatric Screening: Development, Anemia, and Lead

Prim Care. 2019 Mar;46(1):69-84. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2018.10.008. Epub 2018 Dec 22.

Abstract

Screening and prevention are important components of general pediatric health care. Infants and young children should be screened for iron deficiency anemia, lead poisoning, and developmental disorders as essential parts of the well-child visit. Developmental and behavioral screening early in childhood is necessary to identify developmental delays and facilitate timely treatment. Lead screening is recommended for at-risk pediatric patients to treat children with elevated lead levels. Infants and children are also at risk for iron deficiency anemia and must be screened appropriately. Familiarization with pediatric screening guidelines is critical for primary care providers caring for children.

Keywords: Child development; Developmental disorders; Iron deficiency; Lead poisoning; Pediatric screening.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / diagnosis*
  • Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / epidemiology
  • Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / prevention & control
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder / diagnosis
  • Child
  • Child Development
  • Child, Preschool
  • Developmental Disabilities / diagnosis*
  • Developmental Disabilities / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Infant
  • Lead Poisoning / diagnosis*
  • Lead Poisoning / prevention & control
  • Mass Screening
  • Risk Factors
  • United States / epidemiology