Why should Iowans be Concerned about Lead Poisoning?

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Iowa’s rate of lead poisoning is still a significant problem.

  • Homes with lead hazards exist in both rural and urban areas.
  • Roughly 70% of the homes in Iowa were built before 1978.
  • Roughly 45% of homes in Iowa were built before 1960.

Older homes, especially those built before 1960, are more likely to contain lead-based paint and lead-based hazards.