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Lead risk to children in Liberia — Level A1 — girl in blue denim shorts sitting on white floor

Lead risk to children in LiberiaCEFR A1

31 Mar 2026

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Adapted from Tina S. Mehnpaine, SciDev • CC BY 2.0

Photo by Gaurav Verma, Unsplash

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  • Many children have learning or health problems.
  • Doctors cannot always test for lead.
  • Hospitals do not have blood tests.
  • The EPA also lacks testing equipment.
  • Some paints contain dangerous lead.
  • Officials made new rules for paint.
  • But the rules are not yet published.
  • Makers are not yet legally required to change.
  • Testing and awareness can help protect children.

Difficult words

  • lead — A metal that can make people sick.
  • dangerous — Likely to cause harm or injury.
  • equipment — Tools or machines needed for a job.
  • official — People who work for the government.
    Officials
  • legally — By law; in a way the law says.
  • awareness — Knowing about a problem or danger.

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Discussion questions

  • Do you check your home for dangerous paint?
  • Would you ask a doctor about lead?
  • Do you know about testing for lead in your area?

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