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High burden — Old Lead Paint is a significant avoidable exposure.
Deteriorating paint in homes built before the late 1970s.
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: strong · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
A Detox Score of 28 places old lead paint in the High band. The persistence rating is the standout concern here — these compounds linger in the body and environment for years. Lead paint dust is one of the most serious avoidable household exposures, especially for young children. Disturbing it wrong makes it far worse; use certified remediation.
Old Lead Paint has a Detox Score of 28 out of 100 (High burden), which means it is a significant avoidable exposure. Lead paint dust is one of the most serious avoidable household exposures, especially for young children. Disturbing it wrong makes it far worse; use certified remediation.
A lower-exposure swap for old lead paint is: Professional lead-safe remediation — never dry-sand it yourself. Lead paint dust is one of the most serious avoidable household exposures, especially for young children. Disturbing it wrong makes it far worse; use certified remediation.