Childhood lead poisoning is a preventable environmental health
problem in the United States. About a million children younger
than 6 years of age in the United States have blood lead levels
of at least 10 micrograms per deciliter (ug/dL), a level high
enough to adversely affect their intelligence, behavior and
development. Lead-based paint is the most common lead-poisoning
hazard and is often found in older homes (pre-1978). Lead
Resource Links: Need more information? Contact Christy Klaus,
REHS, Lead Program at 919-723-6610 for more information.