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What are effective, tractable next steps that can be taken towards the mitigation of lead exposure sources in Malawi? Last month, LeRA published a report titled Assessing Lead Exposure Risks from Commonly Used Consumer Products in Malawi , presenting the findings of our market-based study on lead content in consumer products across Malawi. As an organisation focused on producing decision-relevant research, we continually consider how our work can support the development and i

Lead poisoning remains a major but poorly characterized public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). An estimated half of children in LMICs have elevated blood lead levels (BLLs), yet dominant exposure sources are often unknown. From February-September 2025, Lead Research for Action (LeRA) conducted a market-based lead content study in Malawi to assess lead exposure risks from commonly used consumer products. This study aimed to identify consumer produ