How does lead get into the body?
The most common cause of lead poisoning is from the lead paints. Lead is also in dust, soil, water, food, and in the air. Children can get lead poisoning by: • putting their hands or toys with lead dust on them in their mouths • eating the lead paint chips that peel off the walls • chewing on window sills and door frames Lead is more dangerous to children than adults. • Babies and young children often put their hands and other objects in their mouths. These objects can have lead dust on them. • Children’s growing bodies absorb more lead. • Children’s brains and nervous systems are more sensitive to the damaging effects of lead. Most well and city water does not contain lead. But water can pick up lead inside the home from household plumbing that is made with lead materials. If you work with lead or have a hobby that uses lead, such as making pottery or stained glass, you can bring lead into your home on your hands or clothes.
The most common cause of lead poisoning is from the lead paints that were used in the late 1970s and earlier. Lead is also in dust, soil, water, food, and in the air. Children can get lead poisoning by: • putting their hands or toys with lead dust on them in their mouths • eating the lead paint chips that peel off the walls • chewing on window sills and door frames Lead is more dangerous to children than adults. • Babies and young children often put their hands and other objects in their mouths. These objects can have lead dust on them. • Children’s growing bodies absorb more lead. • Children’s brains and nervous systems are more sensitive to the damaging effects of lead. Most well and city water does not contain lead. But water can pick up lead inside the home from household plumbing that is made with lead materials. If you work with lead or have a hobby that uses lead, such as making pottery or stained glass, you can bring lead into your home on your hands or clothes. You may also tr
