Iowa Health Alert: Toxic Dust in Older Homes May Threaten Des Moines Children

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Des Moines, Iowa – Health officials warn toxic dust in older Iowa homes may endanger children.

According to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint that can create hazardous dust when disturbed during renovations, repairs or everyday wear around windows, doors and trim…

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