Today, the most common and wide spread environmental health problem facing young children is lead poisoning. Millions of American children have been exposed to lead and now suffer from elevated levels of lead in their bodies. Once in the body lead can cause a wide variety of physical and mental problems. The problems associated with lead poisoning are compounded by the fact that many people do not know what it is or how their children get it.
Many people falsely believe that lead poisoning only occurs in poor areas when children eat chips of lead-based paint. However, lead poisoning occurs in every socio-economic class. Lead-based paint is only one of many sources of lead. Because these sources of lead are found in tens of millions of homes, it is important that all people learn how lead poisoning can be prevented. This program will provide you with information on how to identify possible sources of lead, reduce exposure from identified sources, have sources of lead removed, and find additional help and information.
 Why Lead is a Major Problem |
| Sources of Lead Poisoning |
| Reducing Threat of Lead Poisoning |
| Test Your Knowledge of Lead |
| Contacts for Information |
| Suggested Reading Materials |
| List of References |
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