NewzThe World Health Organization (WHO) urged countries on Thursday to accelerate efforts to prevent and end lead exposure. According to the agency, lead exposure is estimated to cause more than 3.5 million deaths globally each year.
In addition to the annual fatalities, the WHO highlighted that lead exposure continues to impact hundreds of millions of children worldwide. The urgent call for faster action emphasizes the severe public health risks posed by ongoing, widespread exposure to the toxic metal.
In-depth summary · AI, neutral