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Para. 21 Pars. 61 2400 CLan* 11 ^ Jrl,'L'J Wi 20732 Second Revision Varratlon - Para 2 and Para 5 Lead Poisoning, Tba Hiddan Epidemic August 18, 1972 Where do ehildran gat lead? Thara ara many soureas of land in our environment, and slnca laad builds up in tba body, avary source adds to tha total body burdea -- air, soil, water, food. By far, however, tba aost important factor contributing to laad poisoning In cblldran is pooling paint froa datariorating bousing. Laad lurks outsida tha window also.. Tha air in our citlas, sspacially naar highways Is pollutad, as Is tba gound nearby where wastes have settled. Therefore, facilities for young children should be located as far away as possible froa heavy traffic such as this. LIA-76304