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Where Lead-Based Paint Is Found <br />In general, Many homes built before 1978 have lead- ~` <br />the older Our <br />y based paint. The federal government <br />banned lead-based paint from housing in <br />home, the 1978. Some states stopped its use even <br />more likely it earlier. Lead can be found: <br />has lead- • In homes in the city, country, or suburbs. <br />.based paint. • 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 sources <br /> such as past use of leaded gas in cars.) <br />Checking Your Family for Lead <br /> <br />Get your To reduce your child's exposure to lead, <br />have <br />home <br />t <br />hild ch <br />ck <br />d <br /> ge <br />your <br />your c <br />e <br />e <br />, <br />children and tested (especially if your home has paint <br />home tested in poor condition and was built before <br />If you think 1978), and fix any hazaMs you may have. <br />' <br />Our home <br />y Children <br />s blood lead levels tend to increase <br /> <br />haS high IeV- rapidly from 6 to 12 months of age, and <br />tend to peak at 18 to 24 months of age. <br />els of lead. 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 recommended 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 />