Lead Suspects
What year were lead-based paints banned in residential homes in the U.S.?
1978
What age group is most vulnerable to lead poisoning?
Children under age 6
What should you do regularly to reduce lead dust in older homes?
Wet wipe or mop floors and windowsills
True or False: Lead is a naturally occurring metal.
True
What area of a house often has the most lead dust from old paint?
Windowsills and door frames
Name one imported product that has been linked to lead poisoning.
Spices, toys, or candy
True or False: Lead poisoning usually shows immediate, visible symptoms.
False
What everyday habit can reduce a child’s chance of ingesting lead dust?
Washing hands regularly, especially before eating
What part of the body stores lead for decades after exposure?
Bones
Name one common household item, other than paint or water, that may contain lead.
Old ceramic dishes, antique furniture, stained glass, or imported cosmetics
What part of the home is most likely to contain lead dust?
Window sills, doors, baseboards
Name one behavior-related symptom of lead poisoning in children.
Learning difficulties, aggression, low attention span, developmental delays
What federal program provides home lead inspections for low-income families?
HUD’s Lead Hazard Control program
What is the primary way lead enters the human body?
Ingestion (eating paint chips, dust, or contaminated food/water)
What substance created during renovation can be inhaled or swallowed by children?
Lead dust
What contaminated food product led to a 2022 recall due to lead exposure in children across several states?
Wanabana, Weis cinnamon brand apple sauce pouches
Which two body systems are most affected by lead poisoning in children?
Nervous system and brain
What food nutrients help block lead absorption in kids?
Calcium, Iron, Vitamin C
True or False: Lead can cross the placental barrier and affect unborn babies.
True, that is why we reccomend pregnant mothers to get tested
Where does lead dust often collect in older homes?
Windowsills and floors
True or False: Using hot tap water for cooking or mixing formula is a safe way to avoid lead.
False (hot water can leach more lead from pipes)
What organ is responsible for filtering lead from the bloodstream but can also be damaged by it over time?
The kidneys
Which type of renovation work is most likely to release lead dust?
Sanding, scraping, or demolition of old paint surfaces
What blood lead level is considered elevated in children by the CDC as of recent guidelines?
What federal rule requires contractors to use lead-safe practices when working in homes built before 1978?
EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule