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Lead

Childhood Lead Poisoning

Lead can be found in many places in a child’s environment including in paint in homes and daycares that were built before 1978, in old water pipes, in products such as toys and jewelry, and in candies or traditional home remedies. There is no safe level of lead for children. See the CDC website for more information on preventing childhood lead poisoning. For more information:

• Ohio Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
• Ohio’s Lead Abatement Tax Credit Program

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that can cause sudden illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) more than 400 Americans die from unintentional CO poisoning each year.  It is also reported that each year more than 20,000 Americans visit the emergency room and more than 4,000 Americans are hospitalized due to CO poisoning. More information on CO poisoning.

Radon

Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is found in almost all rock and soil.  It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Your home traps radon inside, where it can build up. Any home may have a radon problem. For more information on Radon check out the EPA website. Ohio homeowners can get free radon test kits.