For more than a century, pure red paint was the standard primary coat for the protection of iron and steel against corrosion and rust. Blue lead paint is similar to the red and was primarily used outdoors. It was intended to withstand some of the harshest weather and conditions such as humidity or salt water. Lead based paints were first banned in 1978 because people realized that the paint in their houses was causing health problems. People who were exposed to the lead in the 1950's had a high incidence of lead poisoning.
Lead poisoning can occur even in unborn children.
People didn t realize that they had poison all over their house with easy access for children. When an individual has high levels of lead in the body there are certain symptoms they will feel. First, they will get headaches and become irritable. Second, they have abdominal pain and vomiting. As the levels go up, the symptoms become stronger.