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Where Lead -Based Paint Is Found <br />In general, <br />the older your <br />home, the <br />more likely it <br />has lead - <br />based paint. <br />Many homes built before 1978 have lead - <br />based paint. The federal government <br />banned lead -based paint from housing in <br />1978. Some states stopped its use even <br />earlier. Lead can be found: <br />♦ In homes in the city, country, or suburbs. <br />♦ 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 />Get your <br />To reduce your child's exposure to lead, <br />get your child checked, have your home <br />children and <br />tested (especially If, your home has paint <br />home tested <br />in poor condition and was built before <br />if you think <br />1978), and fix any hazards you may have. <br />your home <br />Children's blood lead levels tend to increase <br />has high levm <br />rapidly from G to 12 months of age, and <br />tend to peak at 18 to 24 months of age. <br />els of lead. <br />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 />4 <br />