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WHO urges faster action to end lead exposure which kills 3.5 million annually
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Countries must accelerate efforts to prevent lead exposure, which is estimated to cause more than 3. 5 million deaths globally each year and affects hundreds of millions of children, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
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WHO urges faster action to end lead exposure which kills 3.5 million annually
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