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Sources of Lead Exposure

 Sources of Lead Exposure:

• Lead Based Paint
  • Homes built before 1978 are at risk of having Lead Based Paint.
  • Dust from lead based paint worn down by repeated friction of opening and closing of windows and doors.
  • Improperly remodeling or renovating a home with lead based paint
• Soil around the home and play areas that is tracked inside the home
• Other
  • Imported Homeopathic's and Home Remedies
    • Arzacon, Greta, Payloo-ah, Ghasard and Ba-baw-san
  • Imported foods and spices - Mexican Candy
  • Imported cosmetics
    • Surma, Kohl and Kajal
  • Imported toys,chalk and crayons
  • Imported or old ceramics, dinner ware, pottery
  • Water pipes with lead solder, brass plumbing fixtures