40pc children in seven cities have lead in their blood, study finds
ISLAMABAD: Four in 10 children aged 12-36 months living in high-risk areas of seven cities in Pakistan were found to have lead metal in their blood, according to a new study by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination and Unicef. Lead exposure can stunt growth, cause a
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