Reducing lead dust in older homes
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This study tests whether cleaning and other methods can lower lead dust in homes built before 1978. It may help protect your child from lead exposure.
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Who can take part
- Your child is under 7 years old
- Your child's blood lead level is above 5 micrograms per deciliter
- Your child lives in a home built before 1978
- Your child will sleep at home during the 2-month study
- Your child has no health issues that could affect the study results
- You are able to give consent and take part in the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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