Lead is a potent neurotoxin that is particularly detrimental to children's cognitive
development. Batteries account for at least 80% of global lead use and unsafe battery …

This study details the first comprehensive evaluation of the efficacy of a soil lead mitigation
project in Dong Mai village, Vietnam. The village's population had been subject to severe …

Background. Lead can cause significant biological and neurologic damage, even at small
concentrations, and young children are at higher risk. Informal recycling of lead batteries …

This study aimed to assess the prevalence of blood lead levels (BLLs) among children 1 to 5
years old who reside near and distant to informally used lead-acid battery (ULAB) recycling …

Background. Battery recycling facilities in developing countries can cause community lead
exposure. Objective. To evaluate child lead exposure in a Vietnam battery recycling craft …

Introduction Lead poisoning contributes to a significant burden of disease as a toxic
substance found in air, soil, and water. In Indonesia, the risk of exposure is high due to the …

In Indonesia, more than 200 illegal used lead acid battery (ULAB) smelters are currently
operating. Only a few health studies support the finding of lead-related symptoms and …

Background. Lead exposure is linked to intellectual disability and anemia in children. The
United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends …

Background. Tema, Ghana's main industrial city, has many areas that are suspected to be
contaminated by lead. Elevated lead levels can affect, among many other issues, mental …

Blood lead levels (BLLs) have been falling steadily worldwide due to restricted use of lead
(Pb) and its compounds. although they remain above preindustrial Pb levels. Elevated BLL …