Lead Exposure
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World Health Organisation Urges Global Action As Lead Poisoning Affects 1 In 3 Children
The World Health Organisation on Thursday told countries to do more to prevent lead exposure, with hundreds of millions of children affected worldwide.
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Children's Colourful Clothes May Have Toxic Metals, Study Finds
The study highlights the need for stricter regulations and safer alternatives in textile manufacturing.
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Blood lead levels linked to depression
High levels of lead interfere with the function of neurotransmitters in the brain, which contributes to depression and panic disorder.
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Lead exposure linked to criminal behaviour
Exposure to lead at a young age is associated with criminal behaviour in young adulthood.
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Lead exposure increases cataract risk
Long-term exposure to high levels of lead seems to triple the risk of developing cataract.
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Lead may impair male fertility
Lead remains in high levels in the environment and lead exposure may cause some cases of unexplained male infertility by impairing sperm function according to a new research.
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World Health Organisation Urges Global Action As Lead Poisoning Affects 1 In 3 Children
The World Health Organisation on Thursday told countries to do more to prevent lead exposure, with hundreds of millions of children affected worldwide.
-
Children's Colourful Clothes May Have Toxic Metals, Study Finds
The study highlights the need for stricter regulations and safer alternatives in textile manufacturing.
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Blood lead levels linked to depression
High levels of lead interfere with the function of neurotransmitters in the brain, which contributes to depression and panic disorder.
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Lead exposure linked to criminal behaviour
Exposure to lead at a young age is associated with criminal behaviour in young adulthood.
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Lead exposure increases cataract risk
Long-term exposure to high levels of lead seems to triple the risk of developing cataract.
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Lead may impair male fertility
Lead remains in high levels in the environment and lead exposure may cause some cases of unexplained male infertility by impairing sperm function according to a new research.
