Lead exposure harms multiple body systems, especially in you... — Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros)

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus@DrTedros·4d

Lead exposure harms multiple body systems, especially in young children and women of childbearing age. In 2023 alone, it was linked to more than 3.5 million deaths globally. Recognizing this urgent public health threat, @WHO Member States have mandated the development of a Global Action Plan on Lead Mitigation, to be presented at the 2027 World Health Assembly. This International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, I urge all countries to accelerate action to prevent lead exposure and save lives!