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  1. Lead poisoning - 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 …

  2. 铅中毒 - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Sep 27, 2024 · 重要事实 铅暴露会影响身体多个系统,对幼童和育龄妇女的危害尤其严重。 铅分布在大脑、肝脏、肾脏和骨骼中。它可在牙齿和骨骼中储存下来,随着时间不断累积。人类的暴 …

  3. International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2025

    The thirteenth International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) will take place from 19-25 October 2025 The focus of this year’s campaign “No safe level: act now to end lead exposure” …

  4. Chemical safety: Lead poisoning

    Sep 27, 2024 · Environmental contamination can lead to ingestion and inhalation of lead and its compounds. Most cases of oral lead poisoning result from small amounts of lead-containing …

  5. Global call to action on lead poisoning prevention

    Next week, 20–26 October 2024, marks the start of the twelfth annual International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week with over 50 events being held in countries around the world. This …

  6. Exposure to lead: a major public health concern: preventing …

    Jul 21, 2025 · Lead is a toxic metal whose widespread use has caused extensive environmental contamination and health problems in many parts of the world. It is a cumulative toxicant that …

  7. Chemical Safety and Health - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Lead is a toxic metal whose widespread use has caused extensive environmental contamination and health problems in many parts of the world. It is a cumulative toxicant that affects multiple …

  8. International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2024

    Oct 26, 2024 · The twelfth International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) will take place from 20-26 October 2024 The focus of this year’s campaign “Bright Futures begin Lead Free” …

  9. Guideline for clinical management of exposure to lead

    Oct 27, 2021 · The 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 …

  10. Studies show high levels of lead contamination in Nepal’s children

    Oct 24, 2021 · Acute lead poisoning can lead to multiple organ dysfunction mainly kidney, liver, heart, lungs, and most importantly, the brain. Chronic exposure, which is common, can be …