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Study finds 40% of children in seven cities have lead

A study found 40% of children aged 12-36 months in seven Pakistani cities have lead in their blood.
WHO: Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination and Unicef
WHAT: A study reported lead metal in the blood of 40% of children in seven cities.
WHEN: May 1, 2026 at 8:58 PM ET
WHERE: Islamabad, Pakistan
WHY: No specific cause was reported.

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