Protecting Children: The United States Did Not Get the Lead Out

Date of Award

8-11-2006

Document Type

Undergraduate Capstone Project

Degree Name

Master of Applied Science

Organizational Unit

University College, Environmental Policy and Management

Disciplines

Environmental Policy & Mgmt

First Advisor

Timothy Gablehouse

Keywords

Blood lead levels, Hazards, Housing, Health, United States, Lead, Toxicology, Law and legislation, Lead based paint, Lead poisoning, Title X

Abstract

The lack of education and awareness of the potential of lead based paint hazards in residents across the United States is still a problem today. Simple educational tools and regulation changes can protect children who are at risk from being harmed by this hazard. Currently, there is inadequate outreach to educate the general public about lead based paint. A questionnaire was provided to families that have children under the age of seven and that live in residences built prior to 1978. The research and questionnaires confirm that more education, as well as regulation changes, is needed to keep children safe from lead paint hazards.

Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.

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