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V, ht-:1re Lead-Based Paint Is Found <br /> <br />i , general, Many homes built before 1978 have lead- <br /> <br />l h `t'a' Ader Your based paint. The federal government <br /> banned lead-based paint from housing in <br />4 ),n- e, the 1978. Some states stopped its use even <br />":ware likely it earlier. Lead can be found: <br />hVAs 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 /> To reduce your child's exposure to lead, <br />diet your get your child checked, have your home <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 hazards you may have. <br />' <br /> <br />your home Children <br />s blood lead levels tend to increase <br /> rapidly from 6 to 12 months of age, and <br />has high lev- 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 />Attachment 1 <br />Page 7 of 16