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Health Effects
Evidence of reduced intelligence caused by childhood exposure to lead has led the World Health Organization (WHO) to list “lead caused mental retardation” as a recognized disease.
Lead
Why is lead paint a problem?
Lead paint is one of the most widespread sources of lead exposure today. There are no safe levels of lead exposure for children and increasing evidence shows that even low levels of lead exposure are harmful for adults.
Eliminating Lead in Paint
Childhood exposure to lead in paint remains a serious problem in developing countries.
Lead Paint Elimination At-A-Glance
Lead paint is one of the most widespread sources of lead exposure today. There are no safe levels of lead exposure for children and increasing evidence shows that even low levels of lead exposure are harmful for adults.
