Sunday, September 27, 2009

Lead Poisoning Should Concern Consumers


Lead poisoning often causes brain damage in small children and is a hazard to pregnant women, and it is totally preventable. The lead does not leave the body, but builds up over a lifetime, so it should be of concern to all of us.

Consumers should be on the lookout for lead poisoning dangers in homes built prior to 1978, but lead is also in older children's toys, in dust around older homes, and in the soil around older homes or in older neighborhoods.

If you see a child chewing on paint on the porch or window sills of an older home, remove the child from the area or cover the window sill with a fabric. There are other cautionary measures to take and other areas to watch out for. It is not worth the long-term effects to permit lead to infiltrate your child's system. We have more information available in an article on lead poisoning.

We encourage you to be a smart consumer and watch for potential lead poisoning causes around your house, or grandma's house. Never underestimate the danger. Read more about the dust and soil hazard by clicking on the link above.

Stay safe!

Linda
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