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Global Health and Economic Impact of Lead Exposure

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Global health burden and cost of lead exposure in children and adults: a health impact and economic modelling analysis Despite significant reductions in lead exposure, it remains a global health threat. A recent study estimated the worldwide burden and cost of intelligence quotient (IQ) loss and cardiovascular disease mortality due to lead exposure. Findings revealed…

Early-childhood linear growth faltering in low- and middle-income countries

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Around the world, about 149 million children under 5 years old are too short for their age, which can lead to health problems and even death. Current estimates rely on surveys that don’t tell us when this growth problem starts or if it gets better. This study looked at data from many countries and found…