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Why should we care about lead exposure?

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Updated: 21/03/2024 - 8:06 GMT+1

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The European Union wants to reduce human exposure to harmful substances like lead. While there are already occupational limits in place for lead, the latest science considers these rules to be outdated, here's why.

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