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Lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes: health risks, signs and safety measures in Racine, Wisconsin

RACINE  — Homeowners residing in houses constructed prior to 1978 might unknowingly be living with lead-based paint, a hazardous substance that can pose significant health risks, especially to children and pregnant women. While the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the sale of lead-based paints for use in residential properties in 1977, millions of homes […]