[MassHistPres] Deleading

[Jonathan Feist]

I've been contacted by someone in our LHD whose child has unusually  
high lead levels. She wants to undertake a massive deleading process,  
including replacing all her old windows.

My understanding is that you only get lead poisoning by ingesting lead  
and possibly inhaling dust, and that the existence of sound lead paint  
isn't dangerous, unless it is being sucked on. Is that wrong?

I'm generally interested in links to any reliable information about  
this: historical preservation vs. lead poisoning. And on the off  
chance, if there is evidence that the great expense she's embarking on  
is unnecessary for improving her child's health, I'd be particularly  
interested in that....

--Jonathan


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