A research study from the World Health Organisation (WHO) published on 25 March 2004 highlights that lead poisoning caused by chemicals and other environmental factors, such as indoor and outdoor air pollution, water and injuries, is linked to neuro-developmental problems and still threatens children.
15-18 million children in our countries suffer permanent brain damage from lead poisoning.
This research shows that up to one-third of children in Europe have “elevated” (more than 10ug/dl) lead levels in their blood.
The findings were released during the final preparatory meeting before the Fourth Ministerial Conference on Environmental and Health, Budapest, June 23-25th, 2004.
– [WHO press release->
http://www.euro.who.int/eprise/main/WHO/MediaCentre/PR/2004/20040401_4]