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Lead Poisoning, Lead Paint
Lead poisoning is one of the biggest environmental risks to young children, due to its wide use in older paint, plumbing fixtures and gasoline. Lead paint was banned by the federal government in 1978 for use in residential buildings, but remains on many older buildings because it does not decompose. Ingesting or breathing dust created by chipping or peeling lead paint is the main cause of non-occupational lead exposure. In large amounts, lead is a neurotoxin that can cause brain damage and lowered IQ as well as stunted growth, behavior problems, seizures, anemia, kidney problems, reproductive problems, and birth defects. U.S. law requires owners of property built before 1978 to disclose the presence of lead paint to potential renters or buyers.
Lead Poisoning Threatens Pregnant Women
The dangers of lead paint and lead poisoning include a broad range of mental disorders and chronic disabilities. But lead paint and lead poisoning is especially dangerous for women, who run the... read more
Lead Poisoning Linked to ADHD, Other Disorders
Lead paint and lead poisoning have long been known to cause a host of health problems, including hearing loss, stunted body growth, and even reduced I.Q. But new research points to... read more
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