Lead poisoning

How to keep yourself and your family safe from lead poisoning? Always keep painted surfaces in good condition to minimize deterioration. Regularly clean floors, window sills, and other surfaces. Wash children’s hands, bottles, pacifers, and toys often. Make sure children eat healthy, low-fat foods high in iron, calcium, and vitamin C. Remove shoes or wipe soil of shoes before entering your house. Keep safe.

Lead is one of the World Health Organization’s top 10 chemicals of public health concern. Lead poisoning affects 1 in 3 children worldwide. 90% of these children are in low- and middle-income countries. There is no safe level of lead poisoning.

While lead poisoning is a global issue, it is particularly significant in India, with children especially being at risk. This series will take you through the risks, and how to keep safe.