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Bookmark or Share- Lead poisoning - World Health Organization (WHO)Lead exposure can have serious consequences for the health of children. Exposure to very high levels of lead can severely damage the brain and central nervous system causing coma, convulsions and even death. Children who survive severe lead poisoning may be left with permanent intellectual disability and behavioural disorders.
- Lead poisoning - Global - World Health Organization (WHO)Lead is a naturally occurring toxic metal found in the Earth’s crust. Its widespread use has resulted in extensive environmental contamination, human exposure and significant public health problems in many parts of the world. Important sources of environmental contamination include mining, smelting, manufacturing and recycling activities, and ...
- Chemical safety: Lead poisoning - World Health Organization (WHO)Lead exposure can also cause anaemia, hypertension, renal impairment, immunotoxicity and toxicity to the reproductive organs. Severe lead poisoning can cause coma, convulsions and even death. Children who survive severe lead poisoning may be left with permanent neurological injury, such as deafness and intellectual disability.
- Almost 1 million people die every year due to lead poisoning, with more ...‘Say no to lead poisoning’ is the theme of the 10th International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) to raise awareness about lead poisoning and encourage all countries to take action to prevent lead exposure, particularly in children. Each year, an estimated 1 million people, die from lead poisoning.
- Guideline for clinical management of exposure to leadThe purpose of the WHO Guideline for clinical management of exposure to lead is to assist physicians in making decisions about the diagnosis and treatment of lead exposure for individual patients and in mass poisoning incidents. The guideline presents evidence-informed recommendations on: use of nutritional supplements.
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