"Lead Pollution Persists, Costing Trillions and Harming Children Globally"

Despite the 2021 phase-out of leaded gasoline, continued exposure to lead pollution, primarily in developing countries, poses severe threats to public health and economic stability.

• A comprehensive study by Dr Chen Mengli from the National University of Singapore reveals that lead poisoning remains a critical public health issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
• The research highlights that the legacy of tetraethyllead, once used in gasoline, contributes to ongoing lead pollution, significantly impacting childrens health globally.
• Experts from Hebrew University of Jerusalem and University of Warwick emphasize that ineffective recycling practices exacerbate lead exposure, especially in developing country contexts.