Your home’s age important for child lead exposure (AP)

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FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006 file photo, contractors clean up lead paint at a contaminated building in Providence, R.I. The risk of lead-based paint from older homes is back in the news, as the U.S. government considers tightening the definition of lead poisoning in babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Lower levels than previously thought may harm their developing brains. (AP Photo/Chitose Suzuki, File)AP – If you’ve been putting off repairing a peeling windowsill, or you’re thinking of knocking out a wall, listen up: Check how old your house is. You may need to take steps to protect your kids from dangerous lead.

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