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   Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning is one of the most common environmental child health problems in the United States and is caused by too much lead in the body. Lead is especially harmful to children younger than 6, but anyone who eats, drinks or breathes something which has too much lead can get lead poisoning. Below are links to more info on lead.



LeadSafe.org has Frequently Asked Questions regarding lead and lead poisoning.

EPA's Lead in Paint, Dust and Soil gives the basic facts regarding lead and its health effects on children.

Lead Service Providers: The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides a national listing by state of lead service providers called the Lead Listing.

EPA and some state offer lists of certified lead-based firms and lead training providers for certifications.


NM and Tribal Lands EPA-Certified Lead-Based Paint Firms
NM and Tribal Lands EPA-Certified Lead Training Providers
OR Cerified Lead-Based Paint Firms
TX Accredited Lead Training Providers

Warnings: The National Safety Council has Consumer Product Alerts on new products that may contain harmful levels of lead.

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