Lead Poisoning Causes More than 3.5 Million Deaths a Year
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The World Health Organization stresses that the threat of this metal is of particular concern to children
Exposure to lead contributes to more than 3.5 million deaths per year and affects hundreds of millions of minors, according to figures cited by the WHO. The Lead Exposure charge contributes to more than 3.5 million deaths per year: WHO first appeared on Contraline.
Only half of the countries have legally binding controls over lead paint. WHO calls for “acting at source” and prepares a global plan and a technical package for 2027, while strengthening laboratory capacity in Brazil, India, Nepal and six African countries. “Lead poisoning should not be stealing [...]
GENEVA – Lead causes more than 3.5 million deaths a year around the world and affects hundreds of millions of children, but less than half of countries have legally binding controls over paint with that metal, according to the latest evaluation by the World Health Organization (WHO). [...]
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