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Lead

An Approach for Estimating Changes in Children's IQ from Lead Dust Generated during Renovation, Repair, and Painting in Residences and Child-Occupied Facilities

Describes an approach for estimating lead exposures and resulting changes in IQ for children under age 6 that could result from various renovation, repair, and painting activities.

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