Sources of Lead
A child's environment is full of lead. Children are exposed to lead from different sources (such as paint, gasoline, solder, and consumer products) and through different pathways (such as air, food, water, dust, and soil). Although there are several exposure sources, lead-based paint is the most widespread and dangerous high-dose source of lead exposure for young children.
Sources of Lead
Lead Recalls
Visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website to see product recalls related to lead and other hazards: http://www.cpsc.gov/
- Page last reviewed: June 15, 2013
- Page last updated: May 29, 2015
- Content source:
National Center for Environmental Health, Division of Emergency and Environmental Health Services