Which is the most frequent source of acute childhood lead poisoning?

A) Folk remedies
B) Unglazed pottery
C) Lead-based paint
D) Cigarette butts and ashes

Lead-Based Paint

Paint that contains lead, a toxic metal, used in many homes before the 1978 U.S. ban, and can cause health problems if ingested or inhaled.

Acute Childhood

Refers to the sudden onset of disease or medical conditions during childhood.

Lead Poisoning

A medical condition caused by high levels of lead in the body, which can damage the nervous system, kidneys, and other major organs.