Major Public Health Concern: Lead Exposure’s Devastating Global Impact Revealed
GENEVA, Switzerland – Lead, a naturally occurring toxic metal, has caused extensive environmental contamination, human exposure, and significant public health issues worldwide. Sources of contamination include mining, manufacturing, recycling activities, and the production of lead-acid batteries for motor vehicles. Although lead is commonly used in various products such as paints, toys, and traditional cosmetics, exposure to this metal has particularly harmful effects on young children, affecting their brain development and leading to long-term health problems …