Many of the habits exhibited by children are what cause them to be more likely to contract lead poisoning. Young children are continually coming into contact with floors/lower walls with their hands and then putting their hands into their mouths (something most adults don't do nearly as frequently).
One of the more likely surfaces (in a house) are old window sashes and door frames. Opening and closing windows creates friction between the sash and frame, which in turn, causes miniscule particles of paint "dust" to be loosened and fall to the surrounding area.
Another very likely cause is the scraping of house exteriors prior to painting. While this practice became more highly regulated a few years ago, there are scrapings from prior paintings still lying in the dirt/grass alongside many of the pre-70's houses.
If I had children, I would certainly spring for the cost of testing my home, as the effects of lead poisoning are both horrible and irreversible. Early symptoms, especially in younger children are very hard to detect.
Dennis Plante
Jordan
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