Lead poisoning crisis costs $6 trillion yearly
#LeadPoisoning #GlobalHealthAn estimated 815 million children suffer lead poisoning, causing 3.5 million annual deaths and $6 trillion in global costs. Momentum builds with new initiatives, research, and activism, offering hope against this preventable scourge. read more
New silver mine brings jobs, lead poisoning to Bosnian town
#Bosnia #LeadPoisoningA new silver mine in Vares, Bosnia, brought jobs and investment, but over 300 residents tested positive for lead exposure. Criminal charges were filed against the Canadian mining company. Elevated lead levels can damage the nervous system and brain, especially in children. read more
#LeadPoisoning #ImportedProducts
A Californian woman died from lead poisoning after using a Vietnamese hemorrhoid cream, highlighting risks from imported products. Recent cases across the U.S., from apple sauce to child tiaras, have shown lead contamination, urging consumers to be wary. read more