Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control
There are many ways parents can reduce a child’s exposure to lead. First and foremost, hazards in a child’s environment must be identified and controlled or removed safely. Sources of lead include:
Dust and chips from paint in homes built before 1978
Ground soil
Various imported goods, such as toys, Mexican candy, traditional ceramics, children’s jewelry
Some drinking water
Folk remedies
More information about preventing childhood lead poisoning is available at www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead