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Childrens' Health Issues“Children’s Health Issues” (TRT: 4:43): Deteriorating lead-based paint when ingested or inhaled can cause serious neurological problems in children under six. It’s an issue wherever there are old homes and that means all over New Jersey. Who should be tested? And how can you protect your children? Sara Lee Kessler reports. Watch Online Watch Online
 
Adult Health Issues“Adult Health Issues” (TRT: 6:32): Lead is toxic to adults, as well as to children. You might be surprised to learn that here in America we’ve known about occupational health risks associated with lead for more than 200 years. Kate Megargee has the story. Watch Online Watch Online
 
Hidden Lead Dangers“Hidden Lead Dangers” (TRT: 1:39): There are also many hidden lead dangers involving imported products. Virtually every other week there are consumer alerts or recalls involving lead-tainted household items, kids’ toys, jewelry, cosmetics, folk remedies, and even vinyl lunchboxes. As Sara Lee Kessler tells us, there’s no shortage of examples. Watch Online Watch Online
 
Lead + Housing“Lead + Housing” (TRT: 7:38): You can live safely in a home that has lead-based paint, as long as the paint is contained or intact, and as long as there are no plumbing or roofing leaks. In New Jersey, renters in multi-family properties can get an inspection-upon-demand and homeowners can get low-cost loans to remediate lead problems.

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