Lead Costs Developing Economies Nearly $1 Trillion Annually

Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 10:30 in Health & Medicine

Childhood lead exposure is costing developing countries $992 billion annually due to reductions in IQs and earning potential, according to a new study published today. [More]

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