Lead Poisoning is the number one preventable disease among children (birth to 7 years old) affecting more than 200,000 children each year. Lead Poisoning is caused by the ingestion and inhalation of lead compounds from lead contaminated paint and lead dust caused by the breakdown of the lead paint. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), 75 percent of all private housing built before 1978 contain some lead paint. If you or someone you know is buying a home, or living in a home built before 1978, the PRO-LAB Lead Test kit for Paint & Dust is a necessary for preventing lead poisoning. The PRO-LAB Lead Test kit for Paint & Dust satisfies the US EPA Title X (lead contamination) disclosure requirements for real estate transactions when conducted but a certified inspector.