Lead poisoning: a silent epidemic
There’s growing evidence that lead poisoning shaves IQ points in children and has an insidious effect on behaviour. While experts debate safe exposure, a boom in home renovations could increase the risks. The suburbs of Queensland flooded earlier this year are lead-dust hot spots but residents haven’t been warned. Reporter: Ian Townsend (Originally broadcast on the 6 May 2012)
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