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. 2017 Oct 24;125(10):102001. doi: 10.1289/EHP2482

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Photograph of workers scraping lead paint from a house exterior. — One of the first steps in managing an elevated BLL is to identify and, to the extent possible, eliminate sources of lead. Paint, soil, drinking water, and imported goods such as glazed pottery and candy can all contribute to exposure. Image: © Jamie Hooper/Alamy Stock Photo.