Study: Lead exposure killed more than 5 million people in just one year

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By Naveena SadasivamSep 12, 2023, 5:43 pm175 pts
There is no safe level of lead. The naturally occurring metal is so toxic that the Environmental Protection Agency began banning its use in paint and gasoline in the 1970s, following the lead of other countries. Since then, a growing body of research has confirmed the health effects of lead exposure, including…

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