Mythology of lead poisoning

To the Editor.— The commentary offered by Needleman and Jackson1 has raised some interesting points for discussion regarding the mythology surrounding the issue of lead poisoning and its treatment. Whereas the opening statement of the authors suggests that standards of practice are falling behind the scientific understanding of lead, the article under discussion by Glotzer and Bauchner makes it clear that both the science and standards of practice are very much lacking in the area of treatment for low level lead exposure.