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  Lead poisoning is a serious health problem for thousands of
infants and small children in the United States. Prior to 1980,
American homes contained more than 3 million tons of lead in the
form of lead-based paint. Much of this lead-based paint is still
present in today's homes.

     What makes lead-based paint extremely dangerous is its
tendency to peel off into small chips. Infants and small children can
then easily eat these paint chips. Dust containing lead can also be
inhaled or eaten as it covers food or gets on the hands of infants.
As a result, the lead contained in these chips or dust enters the
body and is absorbed into the blood stream. The lead then
accumulates in the body over time until the level becomes toxic.

     Lead poisoning injuries and lead poisoning side effects include
damage to the brain and nervous system, anemia, behavior and
learning problems, and muscle and joint pain. There are several
possible responsible parties for lead poisoning, including property
owners and paint manufacturers.