About 75 percent of US homes built before 1978 contain some lead paint, the principal source of lead exposure today. Children living in older homes are threatened by chipping or peeling lead paint, and by lead- contaminated dust from paint removal during remodeling. Kids may be exposed to lead through drinking water tainted by lead plumbing.
Lead exposure can cause a variety of health problems including blood and kidney disorders.
In the fetus and in young children, elevated lead may damage the brain. Have your home tested for lead. Find out if you have lead pipes or lead solder. IF lead is a problem in you area, run the cold water for 30 seconds to flush lead pipes. Eat Right - kids who get proper levels of iron and calcium in their diet will absorb less lead.