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Lead in Toys: Toys Still on Shelves Although banned in 1978, it continues to be a hazard in 25% of U.S. homes with kids under age 6.
What happens if your child tested positive for lead?
Lead can harm a child’s growth, behavior, and ability to learn. The lower the test result, the better. Most lead poisoning occurs when children lick, swallow, or breathe in dust from old lead paint. Most homes built before 1978 have old lead paint, often under newer paint.
Can lead be removed from the body?
The damage lead causes cannot be reversed, but there are medical treatments to reduce the amount of lead in the body. The most common is a process called chelation – a patient ingests a chemical that binds to lead, allowing it to be excreted from the body. Chelation, though, is not without its risks.
Where is lead poisoning most common?
For example, older houses and houses in low-income areas are more likely to contain lead-based paint and lead pipes, faucets, and plumbing fixtures. Children who live in households at or below the federal poverty level and those who live in housing built before 1978 are at the greatest risk of lead exposure.
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