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Africa: What Is Behind the Shocking Number of Deaths Linked to Lead Poisoning?
spotlight, 21 November 2023
An estimated 5.5 million people died of heart conditions linked to lead poisoning in 2019 - more than the number killed by outdoor air pollution over the same period. That's… Read more »
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South Africa: Lead Poisoning Part 2 - Scientists Find Toxic Metals in Kitchenware
spotlight, 28 November 2023
A small study published in September found that some ceramic plates and bowls bought from South African chain stores are coated in glaze that contains lead, a toxic heavy metal… Read more »
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South Africa: Lead Poisoning Responsible for 21% of Educational Differences Between Poor and Rich Countries - Study
Daily Maverick, 4 September 2023
New research shows that lead poisoning is hindering children's mental development and dragging down their school marks in subjects like maths. The problem is overwhelmingly… Read more »
What's Behind Shocking Number of Deaths Linked to Lead Poisoning?
An estimated 5.5 million people died of heart conditions linked to lead poisoning in 2019 - more than the number killed by outdoor air pollution over the same period, according research in Lancet Planetary Health.
Researchers also found that exposure to lead (a powerful neurotoxin) causes more harm to children's intellectual development than previously though. While only about 2% of those living in wealthy countries have lead poisoning, the situation is very different for those in poorer parts of the world.
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Almost 12 years after environmental contamination began causing the death of hundreds of children in Zamfara in northern Nigeria, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) ... Read more »
