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“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. |
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“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. |
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“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. |
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“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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