World Health Organization informs countries to improve efforts to prevent lead exposure

Economic Times - Oct 15, 2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) urges countries to expand their efforts to prevent lead exposure, especially to children who are vulnerable to its toxic effects. Lead exposure is estimated to contribute more than 3.5 million preventable deaths globally every year. The health body pointed out that 3.5 microgrammes can be associated with reduced intelligence, behavioural disorders and learning difficulties in children.

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