
Structure age is highly correlated with lead exposure risk. According to published reports [1], older homes are more likely to contain lead paint. The likelihood of lead paint is dependent on the age of the structure. Since. Therefore, the age of a structure is related to the probabilities of lead dust presence. And, lead dust is the prevalent contributing factor leading to an increase in blood lead levels [2].
Older Homes are More Likely to Contain Lead-Based Paint
dwelling construction date | percentage of homes containing lead-based paint |
---|---|
before 1939 | 87% |
1940 to 1959 | 69% |
1960 to 1977 | 24% |
1978 or later | 7% |
