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Assessing Lead Exposure Risks from Commonly Used Consumer Products in Malawi
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

Tammy Tan
Feb 92 min read
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