Lead Poisoning Impacts and Sources

Did you know that lead is one of the World Health Organization’s top 10 chemicals of public health concern? It affects 1 in 3 children worldwide, with 90% of these children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), causing significant cognitive and physical harm. This article covers the issue of lead poisoning in LMICs, focusing on its severe health impacts, economic costs, and environmental sources.