WHO urges faster action to end lead exposure which kills 3.5 million annually

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World News · the U.S. · October 15, 2026

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Countries must accelerate efforts to prevent lead exposure, which is estimated to cause more than 3.5 million deaths globally each year and affects hundreds of millions of children, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.

Reported by UN News, October 15, 2026. Read the full story at UN News →

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