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MCQ - 15-11382

Lead poisoning in children is a major health concern. Both low and high doses of paint can have serious effects. Children exposed to high doses of lead often suffer permanent nerve damage, mental retardation, blindness, and even death. Low doses of lead can lead to mild mental retardation, short attention spans, distractibility, poor academic performance, and behavioral problems. This is not new concern. As early as 1904, lead poisoning in children was linked to lead-based paint. Microscopic particles from paint are absorbed into the bloodstream when children ingest flakes of chipped paint, plaster, or paint dust from sanding. Lead can also enter the body through household dust, nail biting, thumb sucking, or chewing on toys and other objects painted with lead - based paint. Although American paint companies today must comply with strict regulations regarding the amount of lead used in their paint, this source of lead poisoning still the most common and most dangerous. Children living in order, dilapidated houses are particularly at risk.
Lead poisoning in children is a major health concern. Both low and high doses of paint can have serious effects. Children exposed to high doses of lead often suffer permanent nerve damage, mental retardation, blindness, and even death. Low doses of lead can lead to mild mental retardation, short attention spans, distractibility, poor academic performance, and behavioral problems. This is not new concern. As early as 1904, lead poisoning in children was linked to lead-based paint. Microscopic particles from paint are absorbed into the bloodstream when children ingest flakes of chipped paint, plaster, or paint dust from sanding. Lead can also enter the body through household dust, nail biting, thumb sucking, or chewing on toys and other objects painted with lead - based paint. Although American paint companies today must comply with strict regulations regarding the amount of lead used in their paint, this source of lead poisoning still the most common and most dangerous. Children living in order, dilapidated houses are particularly at risk.

Question:

According to the passage, what is the most common source of lead poisoning in children?

  1. Household Dust
  2. Lead-based paint
  3. Painted toys
  4. Lead-based paint

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Paint in houses is a main source for lead poisoning in children. Option B is the correct choice.

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