Lead paint which is both dangerous and toxic can affect children and adults. According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), "Over 80% of houses built before 1978 contain lead paint . . . toddlers and newborns are especially at current risk and can have a blood test as early as six months."
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Lead Paint: The Introduction
Test Your Knowledge!
True or False:
Only adults are harmed by lead.
A) True
B) False
