Half of children in poorer countries have lead poisoning: Report

 

High levels of lead poisoning among youngsters are considered a global health crisis, according to a year-long investigation. The Center for Global Development (CGD), a Washington-based research organization, has found that youngsters are exposed to harmful levels of pollution.

An investigation into the potential consequences of lead poisoning among youngsters was carried out over the course of a year by the Center for Global Development (CGD), a nonprofit think tank with a particular focus on international development. This issue is “extraordinarily neglected” by philanthropists and political leaders, the report claims.

According to a CGD study, lead poisoning affects one in three kids worldwide. A rough estimate states that lead exposure harms 815 million youngsters. Children who have been exposed to lead may develop heart and kidney problems, diminished IQ, nervous system damage, exhaustion or loss of appetite, violent behavior, learning disabilities or sluggish growth, and early mortality.

The UN’s efforts to achieve the sustainable development objectives were hampered by the consequences of lead poisoning in children. In the past, research released by the CGD showed that children’s numeracy and IQ test results decline with increased lead exposure.