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8 November, 2009
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Further information related to this fact sheet: Lead poisoning.

 
 
 

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Child poisoning in the home - symptoms and treatment.
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Related information on other websites
Australian Government – Lead.
Australian Government – Guide to Painting Your Home.
Victorian Government – Lead Sinkers and Your Health.

References used for this fact sheet
  • Lead [online], The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. More information here.
  • The six step guide to painting your home, Second ed. [online], Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Australian Government. More information here.
  • Lead alert facts – lead and your health [online], Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, Australian Government. More information here.
  • Lead sinkers and your health [online], Department of Primary Industries, Victorian Government. More information here.
 
 
Last updated: March 2009

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