Lead poisoning can have long-lasting effects on brain development: India’s Lean Man Thuppil Venkatesh
Public health expert Thuppil Venkatesh, known as India's 'Lead Man,' is conducting workshops to educate teachers on the dangers of lead poisoning in children. He highlighted that even minimal exposure can cause long-term cognitive and behavioral damage, urging better hygiene and awareness.
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Lead contamination is a significant, often overlooked public health issue that can have lifelong impacts on child development and societal productivity.
Lead poisoning in children can have severe and long-lasting effects on brain development, said public health expert Thuppil Venkatesh, popularly known as India’s Lead Man.
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