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Hazards of Do lt Yourself Removal of Lead-Based Paint: Safety Alert
There is no completely safe method for do-it-yourself removal of lead-based paint, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Each of the paint-removal methods - sandpaper, scrapers, ch... Details >
Health Topic: Infants and Children Page - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
An index of health and safety topics that are specific to infants and children including childhood diseases, immunization, injuries, developmental disabilities, child abuse, birth defects and more.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Lead Home - Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics/EPA
Lead is a highly toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around homes. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizur... Details >
Lead in Water: Questions and Answers
These are answers to frequently asked questions about tap water contaminated with lead.... Details >
National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Lead Poisoning in Children (Multimedia) 
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Lead is everywhere, in the air, dirt, water, and in some old paint. Lead is a chemical that is poisonous and is especially dangerous for children under the age of six. Childhood lead poisoning is a ... Details >
Occupational Exposure to Lead
Information about lead exposure and its effects on health, written for employers and the general public. Describes problems that lead causes, signs of lead poisoning; and explains how you can protect ... Details >