Lead poisoning notifications in EpiSurv are not reported by ESR.

Lead absorption and hazardous substances injury should be notified to Massey University. For further information please refer to Massey’s HSDIRT Resources for health professionals page.

Under investigation - A case which has been notified but information is not yet available to classify it as confirmed.

Confirmed - Blood lead level ≥ 0.24 µmol/L (or ≥ 5 μg/dl). (Threshold as of April 2021)

Not a case - A case that has been investigated and subsequently has been shown not to meet the case definition.

A summary of lead poisoning symptoms, treatments and prevention methods is available on the Ministry of Health website https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/lead-poisoning.