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Where Lead-Based Paint Is Found <br /> <br />In general, <br />the older your <br />home, the <br />more likely it <br />has lead- <br />based paint. <br /> <br />Many homes built before 1978 have lead- <br />based Hint. The federal govemment <br />banned lead-based paint from housing in <br />1978. Some states stopped its use even <br />eadier. Lead can be found: <br />· In homes in the city, country, or suburbs. <br />· 'In apartments, single-family homes, and <br /> both private and public housing. <br />· Inside and outside of the house. <br />· In soil around a home. (Soil can pick up <br /> lead from exterior paint or other soumes <br /> such as past use of leaded gas in cars.) <br /> <br />Get your <br />children and <br />home tested <br />if you think. <br />your home <br />has high lev- <br />els of lead. <br /> <br />Checking Your Family for Lead <br /> To reduce your'child's exposure to lead, <br /> get your child checked, have your home <br /> tested (especially if your home has paint <br /> in poor condiUon and was built before <br /> 1978), and f'a~ any hazards you may have. <br /> Children's blood lead levels tend to increase <br /> rapidly from 6 to 12 months of age, and <br /> tend to peak at 18 to 24 months of age. <br /> Consult your doctor for advice on testing <br /> your children. A simple blood test can <br /> detect high levels of lead. Blood tests are <br /> usually r~commended for: <br /> · Children at ages 1 and 2. <br /> · Children or other family members who <br /> have been exposed to high levels of lead. <br /> · Children who should be tested under <br /> your state or local health screening plan. <br /> Your doctor can explain what the test results <br /> mean and if more testing will be needed. <br /> <br /> <br />