Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Despite clear evidence of harm, many countries do not conduct active monitoring of lead poisoning, and only 35% of countries have limits on lead in paint that are legally binding.
Why It Matters
- 1 in 3 of the world's children have elevated blood levels at or above WHO health-based guidelines
- 65% of preventable intellectual disabilities are caused by lead exposure in childhood.
- $977b The estimated economic losses in low- and middle-income countries due to childhood lead exposure.
Our Current Focus
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